HB 248 (2013): establishing a committee to study implementation of early processing of absentee ballots at state elections.

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HB 248 (2013)

establishing a committee to study implementation of early processing of absentee ballots at state elections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 29, 2013. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 19, 2013, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 28, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Election Law
  • January 29, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/29/2013 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2013 9:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 28, 2013: Executive Session: 2/28/2013 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 28, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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