HB 1521 (2016): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

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HB 1521 (2016)

allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

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

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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • 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 01:15 PM LOB 308
  • 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

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1240 (2018): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 505 (2021): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 505 (2019): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 240 (2011): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • SB 446 (2024): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

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