HB 1539-FN (2016): relative to procedures for resolving ties in legislative races.
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HB 1539-FN (2016)
relative to procedures for resolving ties in legislative races.
- 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 March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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. Robert Renny Cushing (D - Rock 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. George Saunderson (D - Merr 9)
- Rep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2016, 10:50 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- March 1, 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 10:50 AM LOB 308
- February 16, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/16/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016