CACR 11 (2018): relating to elections. Providing that a majority of selectmen shall be present at certain polling places.

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CACR 11 (2018)

relating to elections. Providing that a majority of selectmen shall be present at certain polling places.

Status: Killed
Term: 2017-2018
House committee: Election Law
Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 22, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 256–76.

Hearings and Sessions

January 11, 2018, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
February 13, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
March 22, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 256, nays 76, passed

The Docket

January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Election Law
January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 11:30 AM LOB 308
February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 11:00 AM LOB 308
March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
March 6, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Pearl) 03/06/2018
March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
March 22, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 256-76 03/22/2018

Laws It Would Change

Part Second, Article 32 of the state Constitution

Related Bills

CACR 23 (2016): relating to the warning of biennial meetings. Providing that the selectmen are not required to be present to receive the votes.
CACR 9 (2017): relating to terms of office for state officers. Providing that terms shall be for 4 years.