HB 1643-FN (2020): relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions and relative to funding source disclosure for political advertising.

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HB 1643-FN (2020)

relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions and relative to funding source disclosure for political advertising.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • 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 13–7 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, 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 21, 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 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — 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 11:00 am LOB 308
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 11:00 am LOB 308
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 13-7; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/12/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, 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 465-FN (2021): relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions.
  • HB 1667-FN (2018): relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations and labor unions and relative funding source disclosure for political advertising.
  • SB 155 (2019): relative to permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.

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