HB 508 (2021): establishing a committee to study the definition of "temporary" as it pertains to residence in the state for voting purposes.
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HB 508 (2021)
establishing a committee to study the definition of "temporary" as it pertains to residence in the state for voting purposes.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.
Sponsors
- Rep. Peter Torosian (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Janigian (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Chris True (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Michael Gunski (R - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 8, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law
Votes
- April 7, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Election Law
- March 8, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/08/2021 10:00 am Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91394352757 Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- March 29, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 20-0; CC)
- April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021
- April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021