HB 1548 (2012): relative to access to ballots.
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HB 1548 (2012)
relative to access to 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 11–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 8, 2012. On February 8, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Stella Tremblay (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Regina Birdsell (R - Rock 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 2012, 11:00 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 11:00 AM LOB 308 ==Executive Session To Follow==
- January 26, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 8 (Vote 11-2; CC)
- February 8, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep J.Johnson)
- February 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1357 (2014): relative to access to ballots.