HB 1681-FN (2012): relative to reporting political expenditures and contributions.
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HB 1681-FN (2012)
relative to reporting political expenditures and contributions.
- 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 February 14, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 unanimously, 11–0. On March 7, 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. Seth Cohn (R - Merr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9)
- Rep. Timothy Comerford (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Regina Birdsell (R - Rock 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2012, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 16, 2012, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 303
- September 25, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- October 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Election Law
- February 14, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 11:30 AM LOB 308
- February 16, 2012: Executive Session: 2/16/2012 9:30 AM LOB 303
- February 16, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 7 (Vote 11-0; CC)
- March 7, 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 10:00 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)