HB 519 (2017): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of implementing a clearinghouse model for tracking political expenditures and contributions.
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HB 519 (2017)
establishing a commission to study the feasibility of implementing a clearinghouse model for tracking political expenditures and contributions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
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 24, 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 192–158.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patricia Higgins (D - Graf 12) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 17)
- Rep. Lee Oxenham (D - Sull 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2017, 1:30 PM: 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 192, nays 158, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Election Law
- January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 01:30 PM LOB 308
- February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 11:00 AM LOB 308
- February 15, 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 192-158 03/08/2017