HB 1457-FN-LOCAL (2020): requiring election officers and supervisors of the checklist to visit skilled nursing facilities and elderly and disabled residences within their jurisdiction for the purpose of assisting with voter registration and casting absentee ballots.

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HB 1457-FN-LOCAL (2020)

requiring election officers and supervisors of the checklist to visit skilled nursing facilities and elderly and disabled residences within their jurisdiction for the purpose of assisting with voter registration and casting absentee ballots.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 21, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 10, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 5, 2020, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 10, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Election Law

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Election Law
  • January 21, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/21/2020 01:30 pm LOB 308
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 11:00 am LOB 308
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/19/2020 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2020
  • September 10, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/99566391883 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 8, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-1)

Laws It Would Change

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