HB 1007 (2022): relative to qualifications for office.
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HB 1007 (2022)
relative to qualifications for office.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee met in executive session on January 19, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 17, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1007 on Table” on a roll call 186–150, on a motion by Rep. Gregory Hill.
Sponsors
- Rep. William Marsh (D - Carr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Steve Shurtleff (D - Merr 11)
- Rep. Kat McGhee (D - Hills 27)
- Rep. Gary Woods (D - Merr 23)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. James Allard (I - Merr 21)
- Rep. Debra Altschiller (D - Rock 19)
- Rep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17)
- Rep. Chuck Grassie (D - Straf 11)
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2022, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB301-303
- January 19, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB301-303
Votes
- March 17, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 186, nays 150, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Legislative Administration
- January 19, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/19/2022 9:00 a.m. LOB301-303
- January 19, 2022: Executive Session: 01/19/2022 09:00 am LOB301-303
- March 8, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 9-6; RC)
- March 17, 2022: Lay HB1007 on Table (Rep. Hill): MA RC 186-150 03/17/2022