HB 447 (2017): relative to allocating electoral college electors based on the national popular vote.

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HB 447 (2017)

relative to allocating electoral college electors based on the national popular 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 a public hearing on January 25, 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 adopted “Special Order to third order of business on 3/9/2017” on a division vote 175–160, on a motion by Rep. White. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 234–132.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2017, 11:30 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: Special Order to third order of business on 3/9/2017 — yeas 175, nays 160, passed
  • March 9, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 234, nays 132, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 22, 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: Special Order to third order of business on 3/9/2017 (Rep. White): MA DV 175-160 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 234-132 03/09/2017

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