HB 1559 (2012): relative to political committees.
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HB 1559 (2012)
relative to political committees.
- 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 19, 2012. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 14–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3)
- Rep. Rick Watrous (D - Merr 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 31, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Election Law
- January 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 1:30 PM LOB 308
- January 31, 2012: Executive Session: 1/31/2012 1:00 PM LOB 308
- January 31, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 14-2; RC)
- January 31, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV