HB 348-FN (2017): relative to registering to vote.

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HB 348-FN (2017)

relative to registering to vote.

  • 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 public hearings on February 7, 2017 and February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 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 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 191–159.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2017, 11:10 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 14, 2017, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 21, 2017, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 191, nays 159, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • February 7, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/07/2017 11:10 AM LOB 308
  • February 14, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/14/2017 10:20 AM LOB 308
  • February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 11:30 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 12-8; RC)
  • March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 191-159 03/08/2017

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