HB 1265 (2016): permitting municipalities to adopt a system of approval voting.
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HB 1265 (2016)
permitting municipalities to adopt a system of approval voting.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 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 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Eric Schleien (R - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Frank Edelblut (R - Hills 38)
- Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 40)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB308
- February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Election Law
- January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 01:00 PM LOB308
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016