HB 1398-FN (2008): requiring that certain political contributions be made in cash.
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HB 1398-FN (2008)
requiring that certain political contributions be made in cash.
- 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 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–2. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Claudia Chase (D - Hills 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Election Law
- January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 10:00 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: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 12 Reg (vote 13-2)
- February 14, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV