HB 1264 (2022): establishing ranked-choice voting for state party primary elections and municipal elections.

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HB 1264 (2022)

establishing ranked-choice voting for state party primary elections and municipal elections.

  • 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 January 13, 2022. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 16, 2022 the House adopted “Lay HB1264 on Table” on a division vote 206–142, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro. On March 16, 2022 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a roll call 116–219, on a motion by Rep. Ellen Read.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • February 23, 2022, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB306-308

Votes

  • March 16, 2022, House: Lay HB1264 on Table — yeas 206, nays 142, passed
  • March 16, 2022, House: Remove From Table — yeas 116, nays 219, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Election Law
  • January 13, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/13/2022 10:30 am LOB 306-308
  • February 23, 2022: Executive Session: 02/23/2022 11:00 a.m. LOB306-308
  • March 9, 2022: Committee Report: Without Recommendation (Vote ; )
  • March 16, 2022: Lay HB1264 on Table (Rep. Baldasaro): MA DV 206-142 03/16/2022
  • March 16, 2022: Remove from Table (Rep. Read): MF RC 116-219 03/16/2022

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