HB 1547 (2012): relative to party columns on ballots.

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HB 1547 (2012)

relative to party columns on ballots.

  • 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 voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 10:30 AM LOB 308 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • January 26, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 8 (Vote 13-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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