HR 16 (2016): calling on the United States Senate and House of Representatives to consider a constitutional amendment prohibiting campaign contributions unless the donor is eligible to vote in that election.

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HR 16 (2016)

calling on the United States Senate and House of Representatives to consider a constitutional amendment prohibiting campaign contributions unless the donor is eligible to vote in that election.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, 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. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2016, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
  • March 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Legislative Administration
  • February 18, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/18/2016 09:45 AM LOB 303
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 6-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 18, 2016: Executive Session: 03/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303

Related Bills

  • HR 7 (2017): calling on the United States Senate and House of Representatives to consider a constitutional amendment prohibiting campaign contributions unless the donor is eligible to vote in that federal election.

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