HB 1357 (2020): relative to the distribution of campaign materials inside a polling place.

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HB 1357 (2020)

relative to the distribution of campaign materials inside a polling place.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • 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 15, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it 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 15, 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: Ought to Pass — 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 Election Law
  • January 15, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/15/2020 10:00 am LOB 308
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 11:00 am LOB 308
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/19/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/19/2020
  • 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

Related Bills

  • HB 320 (2015): relative to removal of certain campaign materials at the polling place.

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