HB 1188 (2010): relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.

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HB 1188 (2010)

relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.

Status: Died on the table
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Election Law
Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 16, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0726h) by a vote of 8–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. On March 11, 2010 the House adopted “Lay on the Table (Rep Pierce)” on a voice vote. On May 13, 2010 the House failed “Remove From Table (Rep Comerford)” on a division vote 78–244. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 13, 2010, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Hearings and Sessions

January 12, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
February 16, 2010, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
February 16, 2010, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

March 11, 2010, House: Lay on the Table (Rep Pierce) — voice vote, passed
May 13, 2010, House: Remove From Table (Rep Comerford) — yeas 78, nays 244, failed

The Docket

January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Election Law
January 12, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/12/2010 1:00 PM LOB 308
February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
February 16, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/16/2010 1:00 PM LOB 308
February 16, 2010: Continued Executive Session: 2/16/2010 1:30 PM LOB 308
February 17, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0726h (NT) for Mar 10 (Vote 8-6; RC); HC19, PG1028
February 17, 2010: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0726h (New Title)
February 17, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
March 11, 2010: Lay on the Table (Rep Pierce): MA VV
May 13, 2010: Remove From Table (Rep Comerford): MF DIV 78-244
October 13, 2010: Died on the Table

Laws It Would Change

RSA 655:42