HB 1197 (2022): relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes.

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HB 1197 (2022)

relative to the definition of "party" for election purposes.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2022 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.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2022, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • February 10, 2022, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB306-308

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Election Law
  • February 3, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/03/2022 10:15 am LOB 306-308
  • February 10, 2022: Executive Session: 02/10/2022 1:00 p.m. LOB306-308
  • February 19, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2022: Lay HB1197 on Table (Rep. Labranche): MA VV
  • March 21, 2022: Removed from Consent (Rep. Labranche) 03/10/2022

Laws It Would Change

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