HB 1564-FN-A (2016): establishing an independent redistricting commission.
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HB 1564-FN-A (2016)
establishing an independent redistricting commission.
- 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 12, 2016. The committee held work sessions on January 19, 2016 and January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 210–151.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 31) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8)
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Wayne Burton (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 1)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 19, 2016, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 26, 2016, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 210, nays 151, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Election Law
- January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 10:00 AM LOB 308
- January 19, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/19/2016 02:30 PM LOB 308
- January 26, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/26/2016 09:45 AM LOB 308
- February 2, 2016: Executive Session: 02/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 308
- February 5, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
- February 10, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/10/2016 (Vote 11-8; RC)
- February 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 210-151 02/10/2016
Related Bills
- HB 203-FN-A (2017): establishing an independent redistricting commission.