HB 173 (2015): relative to instruction on ballots.

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HB 173 (2015)

relative to instruction on ballots.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2015. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 4, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • January 28, 2015, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 4, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • January 20, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/20/2015 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • January 27, 2015: Executive Session: 1/27/2015 2:30 PM LOB 308
  • January 28, 2015: Executive Session: 1/28/2015 2:30 PM LOB 308
  • January 29, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 4 (Vote 11-0; CC); HC10, PG. 150
  • February 4, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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