HB 1173-LOCAL (2020): relative to the use of an official ballot in towns.

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HB 1173-LOCAL (2020)

relative to the use of an official ballot in towns.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0984h) by a vote of 10–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0984h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0984h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/18/2020 10:30 am LOB 301
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 301
  • March 4, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0984h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0984h : AA VV 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0984h: MA VV 03/12/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

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