HB 165 (2017): relative to disqualification of election officers.

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HB 165 (2017)

relative to disqualification of election officers.

  • 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 January 24, 2017 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 February 2, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • January 24, 2017: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 2, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • January 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/18/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • January 24, 2017: Executive Session: 01/24/2017 LOB 308
  • February 2, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/02/2017 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 2, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/02/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 242 (2022): relative to the disqualification of certain persons from performing the duties of an election official.

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