HB 1170-FN (2008): requiring that certain contributions be reported to the secretary of state before they may be used by a candidate.

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HB 1170-FN (2008)

requiring that certain contributions be reported to the secretary of state before they may be used by a candidate.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Election Law
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/08 10:00 AM LOB 308 (Continued 2/14/08 10:00 AM LOB 308 if Needed)
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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