HB 440 (2019): relative to disclosure of federal tax information as a condition of eligibility for federal office.
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HB 440 (2019)
relative to disclosure of federal tax information as a condition of eligibility for federal office.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 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 February 27, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ivy Vann (D - Hills 24)
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 6)
- Rep. Sherry Frost (D - Straf 16)
- Rep. Janice Schmidt (D - Hills 28)
- Rep. Mark King (D - Hills 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 6, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 27, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Election Law
- January 22, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/22/2019 11:00 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: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/27/2019
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1433 (2018): requiring disclosure of federal income tax returns by presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
- SB 362 (2018): requiring disclosure of federal income tax returns by presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
- SB 102 (2019): requiring disclosure of federal income tax returns by presidential and vice-presidential candidates.