HB 197 (2013): relative to state representative districts in Hillsborough county.

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HB 197 (2013)

relative to state representative districts in Hillsborough county.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–4 to recommend that the House kill it. On February 20, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 305–49.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 12, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 20, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 305, nays 49, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Election Law
  • January 22, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 12, 2013: Executive Session: 2/12/2013 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 15, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 20 (Vote 13-4:RC)
  • February 20, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 305-49

Laws It Would Change

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