HB 1164 (2012): requiring documentation of qualifications for presidential candidates.
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HB 1164 (2012)
requiring documentation of qualifications for presidential candidates.
- 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 26, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–3 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 261–56.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 14, 2012, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 22, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 261, nays 56, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Election Law
- January 26, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/26/2012 2:00 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 14-3; RC)
- February 22, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 261-56