HB 480 (2022): relative to verification of ballots cast in an election.

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HB 480 (2022)

relative to verification of ballots cast in an election.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • 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 March 8, 2021 and March 10, 2021. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 16, 2022. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2021, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law
  • March 8, 2021, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law
  • March 10, 2021, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Election Law
  • November 12, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB306-308
  • June 16, 2022, 10:00 AM: work session, House Election Law, LOB 305-307

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Election Law
  • March 5, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/05/2021 09:30 am Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99327579520 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 8, 2021: Executive Session: 03/08/2021 01:00 pm Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91394352757
  • March 10, 2021: Executive Session: 03/10/2021 10:20 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/95087806399 (if necessary)
  • March 11, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • November 12, 2021: Executive Session: 11/12/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB306-308
  • November 15, 2021: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB480 11/15/2021 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/05/2022
  • June 16, 2022: Interim Study Work Session: 06/16/2022 10:00 am LOB 305-307
  • October 19, 2022: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-0)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1390 (2020): relative to access to ballots and verification counts of machine-counted ballots.
  • HB 1520 (2018): relative to access to ballots and relative to verification counts of machine-counted ballots.

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