HB 1299 (2020): relative to selectmen pro tem on state election day.
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HB 1299 (2020)
relative to selectmen pro tem on state election day.
- 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House adopted “Special Order to first order of business on 3/12/2020” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hoelzel. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Lang (R - Belk 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William Marsh (D - Carr 8)
- Rep. Reed Panasiti (R - Hills 22)
- Rep. Lynne Ober (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Howard Pearl (R - Merr 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 5, 2020, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Special Order to first order of business on 3/12/2020 — voice vote, passed
- March 12, 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 11:00 am LOB 308
- February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 11:00 am LOB 308
- February 26, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 11-7; RC)
- March 11, 2020: Special Order to first order of business on 3/12/2020 (Rep. Hoelzel): MA VV 03/11/2020
- March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/12/2020