SB 485 (2008): relative to party designations for voters.

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SB 485 (2008)

relative to party designations for voters.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2008, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 21, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • January 30, 2008: Hearing; January 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC2
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [02/21/08]; SC7
  • February 21, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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