HB 1399 (2012): relative to state general election ballots.
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HB 1399 (2012)
relative to state general election ballots.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- 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 reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 15 by a vote of 12–1. On February 15, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 25, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 10 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- September 25, 2012, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- October 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 15, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Election Law
- January 26, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/26/2012 10:00 AM LOB 308 ==Executive Session To Follow==
- January 26, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 15 (Vote 12-1; CC)
- February 15, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- June 7, 2012: Referred to Election Law for Interim Study
- September 25, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/25/2012 10:45 AM LOB 308
- October 16, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/16/2012 10:00 AM LOB 308
- October 16, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 10-0)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1547 (2012): relative to party columns on ballots.