HB 231 (2017): relative to allocation of electoral votes.

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HB 231 (2017)

relative to allocation of electoral votes.

  • 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 February 1, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 7, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 7, 2017: Executive Session: 02/07/2017 01:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2017

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 268 (2001): relative to apportioning presidential electors.
  • SB 11 (2025): relative to the allocation of electoral college votes.

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