HB 1163 (2016): relative to lobbying, campaign contributions, and political advertising.
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HB 1163 (2016)
relative to lobbying, campaign contributions, and political advertising.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Virginia Irwin (D - Sull 9)
- Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 17)
- Rep. Gladys Johnsen (D - Ches 7)
- Rep. Robert Theberge (R - Coos 3)
- Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8)
- Rep. Dick Patten (D - Merr 17)
- Rep. June Frazer (D - Merr 13)
- Rep. Christy Bartlett (D - Merr 19)
- Rep. Alan Cohen (D - Hills 30)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307
- February 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Legislative Administration
- February 16, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/16/2016 11:00 AM LOB 307
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 6-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016