HB 1240 (2018): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

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HB 1240 (2018)

allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

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 23, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 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 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 roll call 281–44.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 1:30 PM: 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 281, nays 44, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Election Law
  • January 23, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/23/2018 01:30 PM 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 20-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Dyer) 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 RC 281-44 03/22/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1521 (2016): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 505 (2021): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 240 (2011): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 505 (2019): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • SB 446 (2024): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

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