HB 202 (2019): relative to requirements for presidential primary candidates.
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HB 202 (2019)
relative to requirements for presidential primary candidates.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 6, 2019 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 7, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 291–72.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Somssich (D - Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 29)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 7, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 291, nays 72, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Election Law
- January 22, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/22/2019 10:00 am LOB 308
- February 6, 2019: Executive Session: 02/06/2019 10:00 am LOB 308
- February 27, 2019: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/27/2019 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- February 27, 2019: Removed from Consent (Rep. Meuse) 02/27/2019
- February 28, 2019: Special Order to 03/07/2019 Without Objection
- March 7, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 291-72 03/07/2019