HB 505 (2021): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

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HB 505 (2021)

allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 24, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2021, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law
  • February 12, 2021, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law

Votes

  • February 24, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Election Law
  • January 29, 2021: Public Hearing: 01/29/2021 11:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/93706238627 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day ( time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 12, 2021: Executive Session: 02/12/2021 01:30 pm Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/95709405955
  • February 16, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 24, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/24/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 505 (2019): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 1521 (2016): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • HB 1240 (2018): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.
  • SB 446 (2024): allowing voters to vote for multiple candidates for an office.

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