HB 258 (2009): relative to undeclared voters at primary elections.

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HB 258 (2009)

relative to undeclared voters at primary elections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 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 division vote 280–21.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 10:00 AM: 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 — yeas 280, nays 21, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 10:00 AM 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 RC (vote 18-1)
  • February 12, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA, DIV 280-21

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 227 (2005): relative to undeclared voters at primary elections.

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