HB 579 (2013): establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.
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HB 579 (2013)
establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.
- 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 7, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 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
- Rep. Peter Sullivan (D - Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Mary Ann Knowles (D - Hills 37)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Larry Phillips (D - Ches 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2013, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 19, 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
- February 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/7/2013 1:30 PM LOB 308
- February 19, 2013: Executive Session: 2/19/2013 11:00 AM LOB 308
- March 5, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Related Bills
- HB 202-FN (2003): establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.
- HB 49 (2005): establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.
- HB 1485 (1998): establishing a redistricting commission.
- HB 224-FN (2011): establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.
- SB 425 (2016): establishing an independent redistricting commission.
- SB 107 (2017): establishing an independent redistricting commission.
- SB 314 (2014): establishing an independent legislative redistricting commission.