HB 1345 (2012): prohibiting party committees from selecting candidates for office.

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HB 1345 (2012)

prohibiting party committees from selecting candidates for office.

  • 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 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012, 1:00 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 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 1:30 PM LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 23, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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