HB 1126 (2012): relative to nomination of candidates for United States senator.
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HB 1126 (2012)
relative to nomination of candidates for United States senator.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 22, 2012. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Kingsbury (R - Belk 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Susan DeLemus (R - Straf 1)
- Rep. Lucien Vita (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Joshua Davenport (R - Rock 12)
- Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 12:45 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 14, 2012, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Election Law
- January 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 12:45 PM LOB 308
- February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 2:00 PM LOB 308
- February 14, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 22 (Vote 14-1; CC)
- February 22, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Kingsbury)
- March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 338 (2015): relative to nomination of candidates for United States senator.
- HB 421 (2011): relative to candidates for United States senator.