HB 197-LOCAL (2011): relative to processing absentee ballots.
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HB 197-LOCAL (2011)
relative to processing absentee ballots.
- 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 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 2, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Russell Day (R - Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 2011, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 22, 2011, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 2, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Election Law
- February 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 11:30 AM LOB 308
- February 22, 2011: Executive Session: 2/22/2011 10:30 AM LOB 308
- February 23, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 2 (Vote 17-1; CC)
- March 2, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV