HB 287-FN (2013): eliminating voter identification requirements.

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HB 287-FN (2013)

eliminating voter identification requirements.

  • 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 February 5, 2013. The committee held a work session on February 19, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–6 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 21, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 276–38.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 19, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 5, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 276, nays 38, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 19, 2013: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/19/2013 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 6, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 20 (Vote 12-6; Part II, RC)
  • March 21, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 276-38; HJ29, PG.991-993

Laws It Would Change

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