HB 116 (2017): relative to assessing the consequences of the Citizens United decision.

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HB 116 (2017)

relative to assessing the consequences of the Citizens United decision.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House adopted “Special Order to first order of business on 3/9/2017” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. White. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 193–165.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2017, 1:20 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 14, 2017, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Special Order to first order of business on 3/9/2017 — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 193, nays 165, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • January 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/18/2017 01:20 PM LOB 308
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 22, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • March 8, 2017: Special Order to first order of business on 3/9/2017 (Rep. White): MA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 193-165 03/09/2017

Related Bills

  • HB 371 (2015): relative to assessing the consequences of the Citizens United decision.

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