HB 146 (2007): relative to nicknames on ballots.

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HB 146 (2007)

relative to nicknames on ballots.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0122h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 18, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 14–10, on a motion by Sen. Burling.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 16, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 4, 2007, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass Amended — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2007, Senate: Laid on Table Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • February 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/6/2007 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 1:00 pm LOB 308
  • February 22, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0122h} for March 6 {Vote: 15-0; CC}
  • February 22, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0122h
  • March 6, 2007: Amendment {0122h} Adopted, VV
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass Amended: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 4, 2007: Hearing; April 4, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC14
  • April 12, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment(1164) [04/18/07]; SC16, Pg.5-6
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Amendment{1164} [Not Voted On]
  • April 18, 2007: Sen. Burling Moved Laid On Table RC 14Y-10N, MA

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 157 (2010): relative to the procedure for listing candidates on election ballots.

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