HB 1538 (2010): relative to the date of the state primary election.
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HB 1538 (2010)
relative to the date of the state primary election.
- Status: Killed
- 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 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On February 3, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2010, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 26, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 3, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Election Law
- January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 1:30 PM LOB 308
- January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
- January 26, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 3 CC (vote 19-0)
- February 3, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 481 (2026): relative to the state primary date.