HB 1683-FN (2012): relative to political advertising by business organizations.
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HB 1683-FN (2012)
relative to political advertising by business organizations.
- 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 committee voted 11–3 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
- Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 31, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, 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 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/19/2012 2:00 PM LOB 308
- January 31, 2012: Executive Session: 1/31/2012 1:00 PM LOB 308
- January 31, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 8 (Vote 11-3; CC)
- February 8, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV