HB 128 (2013): relative to recording public votes in public records.
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HB 128 (2013)
relative to recording public votes in public records.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. On January 30, 2013 the House adopted “Vacated from Judiciary (Rep M.Smith)” on a voice vote. On January 30, 2013 the bill was referred to the Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 21, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- January 30, 2013, House: Vacated from Judiciary (Rep M.Smith) — voice vote, passed
- March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 30, 2013: Vacated from Judiciary (Rep M.Smith): MA VV
- January 30, 2013: Referred to Municipal and County Government
- February 19, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/19/2013 11:00 AM LOB 301
- February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
- February 26, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 12-2; CC)
- March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV