HB 1608 (2010): relative to general election candidates for offices that elect more than one person.
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HB 1608 (2010)
relative to general election candidates for offices that elect more than one person.
- 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 February 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–4 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2010, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 11, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Election Law
- February 2, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/2/2010 11:30 AM LOB 308 (Orig 2:30 PM)
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
- February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 10 (Vote 13-4; RC)
- March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
- March 11, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV