HB 464 (2017): relative to voter identification requirements when obtaining a ballot.

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HB 464 (2017)

relative to voter identification requirements when obtaining a ballot.

  • 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 21, 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 regular calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 298–51.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2017, 11:00 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 298, nays 51, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • January 25, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/25/2017 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 20-0; RC)
  • March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 298-51 03/08/2017

Laws It Would Change

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