HB 1291 (2012): prohibiting compelled speech.
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HB 1291 (2012)
prohibiting compelled speech.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 January 31, 2012 and February 7, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Kingsbury (R - Belk 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 12:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 31, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 7, 2012, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 15, 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 12:30 PM LOB 308
- January 31, 2012: Executive Session: 1/31/2012 1:00 PM LOB 308
- February 7, 2012: Continued Executive Session: 2/7/2012 2:30 PM LOB 308
- February 7, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- February 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV