HB 48 (2008): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes.

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HB 48 (2008)

relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • 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 January 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 12, 2007, September 20, 2007, October 17, 2007 and November 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 16, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 12, 2007, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 20, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 17, 2007, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 6, 2007, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • January 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/24/2007 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 12, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/12/07 12:30 PM LOB 308
  • September 20, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 3:00 PM LOB 308
  • October 17, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/07 12:30 PM LOB 308
  • November 6, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/6/07 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 13, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 16 (vote 15-2; RC)
  • January 16, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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