HB 311 (2015): relative to withdrawal of candidates.
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HB 311 (2015)
relative to withdrawal of candidates.
- 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 February 3, 2015. The committee held a work session on February 10, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Tammy Simmons (R - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mark McLean (R - Hills 15)
- Rep. Joseph Lachance (R - Hills 8)
- Rep. Claire Rouillard (R - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2015, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 10, 2015, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 12, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 4, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
- January 27, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/27/2015 10:15 AM LOB 308
- January 27, 2015: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/27/2015 10:15 AM LOB 308
- February 3, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/3/2015 10:40 AM LOB 308
- February 10, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/10/2015 1:00 PM LOB 308
- February 12, 2015: Executive Session: 2/12/2015 10:00 AM LOB 308
- February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 (Vote 18-0; CC); HC18, PG. 345
- March 4, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV