HB 1423-FN (2018): relative to election assistance for cities and towns.
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HB 1423-FN (2018)
relative to election assistance for cities and towns.
- 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 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2018 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 14–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Pearson (D - Ches 16) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 30, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 8, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Election Law
- January 11, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/11/2018 10:00 AM LOB 308
- January 30, 2018: Executive Session: 01/30/2018 01:00 PM LOB 308
- January 31, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 7, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/07/2018 (Vote 14-5; RC)
- February 8, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/08/2018
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 486-FN (2016): relative to election assistance for cities and towns.