HB 323 (2009): changing the name of the ballot law commission to the elections and ballot law commission, increasing the membership of the commission, and requiring the commission to propose redistricting plans.

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HB 323 (2009)

changing the name of the ballot law commission to the elections and ballot law commission, increasing the membership of the commission, and requiring the commission to propose redistricting plans.

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 4, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

January 27, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
February 4, 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 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 2:00 PM LOB 308
February 4, 2009: Executive Session: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308 (Orig LOB 101)
February 5, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 12 CC (vote 17-1)
February 12, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
February 17, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

SB 45 (2008): changing the name of the ballot law commission to the elections and ballot law commission, increasing the membership of the commission, and requiring the commission to propose redistricting plans.