HB 1646 (2016): relative to the disclosure of felony convictions by individuals seeking an elected office.
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HB 1646 (2016)
relative to the disclosure of felony convictions by individuals seeking an elected 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 12, 2016. The committee held a work session on January 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, 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 12, 2016, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 28, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, 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 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 01:45 PM LOB 308
- January 28, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/28/2016 10:00 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 16-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016