HB 1214 (2020): permitting certain political organizations to appear on a general election ballot after holding a nominating convention.

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HB 1214 (2020)

permitting certain political organizations to appear on a general election ballot after holding a nominating convention.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 5, 2020, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Election Law
  • January 14, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/14/2020 10:00 am LOB 308
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 11:00 am LOB 308
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/19/2020 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2020

Laws It Would Change

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