HB 153 (2009): relative to processing of absentee ballots.
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HB 153 (2009)
relative to processing of absentee ballots.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Doreen Howard (D - Rock 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Marcia Moody (D - Rock 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 3, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 12, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Election Law
- January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308
- February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308
- February 5, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 12 CC (vote 18-1)
- February 12, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV