HB 537 (2017): relative to campaign contributions.
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HB 537 (2017)
relative to campaign contributions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- 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 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 20, 2017 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Marjorie Porter (D - Hills 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mel Myler (D - Merr 10)
- Rep. David Luneau (D - Merr 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 21, 2017, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 4, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, LOB 102
Votes
- March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 20, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Election Law
- January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 02:00 PM LOB 308
- February 21, 2017: Executive Session: 02/21/2017 11:30 AM LOB 308
- March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/08/2017 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/08/2017
- March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
- April 4, 2017: Hearing: 04/04/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:15 am
- April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/20/2017
- April 20, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 04/20/2017