HB 687 (2007): requiring the redistricting of the house of representatives for the 2008 elections.

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HB 687 (2007)

requiring the redistricting of the house of representatives for the 2008 elections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 283–72.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 14, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: COMM REPORT: ITL — yeas 283, nays 72, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 12-3; RC)
  • March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 283-72; HJ 30A, pg.1070-1072

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