HB 153 (2012): relative to political organizations.

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HB 153 (2012)

relative to political organizations.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 17, 2011 and October 18, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2011, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 22, 2011, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 17, 2011, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 18, 2011, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 27, 2011: executive session, House Election Law

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 3:30 PM LOB 308
  • February 22, 2011: Executive Session: 2/22/2011 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 22, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • May 17, 2011: Retained Bill - Ballot Access and Election Procedures Subcommittee Work Session: 5/17/2011 2:30 PM LOB 308
  • October 12, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2011 LOB 308 2:00 PM or Immediately Following House Session
  • October 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2011 12:30 PM LOB 308
  • October 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/27/2011 LOB 308 1:00 PM or Immediately Following Public Hearing
  • November 2, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 4 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • January 4, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 133 (2007): relative to voter registration forms.
  • HB 1264 (2010): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes.
  • HB 152 (2012): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes other than primary elections.

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