HCR 8 (2020): celebrating August 26, 2020 as the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees that the right to vote shall not be denied on the basis of sex.

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HCR 8 (2020)

celebrating August 26, 2020 as the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees that the right to vote shall not be denied on the basis of sex.

  • Status: Passed one chamber
  • 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 pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 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

  • March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — 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 10:00 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 20-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020

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