HB 1288 (2020): relative to the form of a candidate's name on the official ballot in nonpartisan town elections.

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HB 1288 (2020)

relative to the form of a candidate's name on the official ballot in nonpartisan town elections.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

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 January 14, 2020. The committee met in executive session on January 22, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0128h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0128h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee 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

  • January 14, 2020, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 22, 2020, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 13, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0128h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 14, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/14/2020 09:30 am LOB 301
  • January 22, 2020: Executive Session: 01/22/2020 01:30 pm LOB 301
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0128h for 02/13/2020 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • February 13, 2020: Amendment #2020-0128h : AA VV 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0128h: MA VV 02/13/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Introduced 03/11/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee 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

From the General Court