HB 418 (2010): relative to presidential primary ballots.
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HB 418 (2010)
relative to presidential primary ballots.
- 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 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 15, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On January 6, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24)
- Sen. Bette Lasky (D - SD13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- September 15, 2009, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 307
- November 17, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- January 6, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
- February 10, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/10/2009 1:30 PM LOB 308
- February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308 (Orig 9:30 AM)
- February 26, 2009: Retained in Committee
- September 15, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/15/2009 10:30 AM LOB 307
- November 17, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/17/2009 9:30 AM LOB 308
- November 24, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 6 CC (vote 17-0)
- January 6, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV