HB 748 (2007): requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists and political committees, and requiring lobbyist statements to include certain information.
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HB 748 (2007)
requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists and political committees, and requiring lobbyist statements to include certain information.
- 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 9, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 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 voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 9, 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: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
- March 9, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/9/2007 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 14-1; RC)
- March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1072
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 621-FN (2006): requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists.
- HB 380-FN (2013): requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists.
- SB 534 (1996): requiring candidates to report when either receipts or expenditures exceed a certain amount.