HB 506 (2009): authorizing absentee voting by election officers.

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HB 506 (2009)

authorizing absentee voting by election officers.

  • 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 February 11, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2009, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 210-211
  • February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 9:30 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308 (Orig 9:30 AM)
  • February 17, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 221 (2006): relative to eligibility for absentee ballots.
  • HB 250 (2006): permitting certain election day workers to vote by absentee ballot.
  • HB 575 (2001): relative to absentee voter affidavits.

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