HB 1264 (2010): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes.

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HB 1264 (2010)

relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 10 by a vote of 11–1. On March 11, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 13, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 13, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 9 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2010, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 9, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 13, 2010, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 13, 2010, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 11, 2010, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: To Be Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Election Law
  • January 12, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/12/2010 2:30 PM LOB 308
  • February 9, 2010: Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 10 (Vote 11-1; RC)
  • March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
  • March 11, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Referred to Election Law for Interim Study
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/13/2010 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/13/2010 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • October 13, 2010: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 9-2)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 152 (2012): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes other than primary elections.
  • HB 133 (2007): relative to voter registration forms.
  • HB 153 (2012): relative to political organizations.

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