HB 176 (2011): relative to eligibility to vote.
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HB 176 (2011)
relative to eligibility to vote.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 267–72.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gregory Sorg (R - Graf 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 24, 2011, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, Representative's Hall
- March 9, 2011, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 15, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 267, nays 72, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Election Law
- February 24, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/24/2011 2:00 PM Representative's Hall
- March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:30 AM LOB 308
- March 10, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 13-5; RC)
- March 10, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 15, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 267-72