HB 320 (2017): relative to procedures for apportioning electoral districts.

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HB 320 (2017)

relative to procedures for apportioning electoral districts.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 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 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 11–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 184–161.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2017, 10:30 AM: 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: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 184, nays 161, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • February 1, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/01/2017 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 7, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/07/2017 01:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 23, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 11-8; RC)
  • March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 184-161 03/08/2017

Related Bills

  • HB 603 (2020): relative to procedures for apportioning electoral districts.

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