HB 203-FN-A (2017): establishing an independent redistricting commission.
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HB 203-FN-A (2017)
establishing an independent redistricting commission.
- 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 1, 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 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 190–164.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Cote (D - Hills 31) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Shannon Chandley (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 5)
- Rep. Jacalyn Cilley (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 1, 2017, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 190, nays 164, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Election Law
- January 18, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/18/2017 01:00 PM LOB 308
- February 1, 2017: Executive Session: 02/01/2017 11:30 AM LOB 308
- February 10, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 15, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 11-9; RC)
- February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 190-164 02/15/2017
Related Bills
- HB 1564-FN-A (2016): establishing an independent redistricting commission.