HB 554 (2022): relative to temporary absence from domicile for voting purposes.
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HB 554 (2022)
relative to temporary absence from domicile for voting purposes.
- Status: Died on the table
- 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 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 majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 17–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. B. Griffin.
Sponsors
- Rep. Barbara Griffin (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 8, 2021, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Election Law
- November 12, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB306-308
Votes
- January 6, 2022, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
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 10:15 am Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91394352757
- March 11, 2021: Retained in Committee
- November 12, 2021: Executive Session: 11/12/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB306-308
- November 17, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB554 11/17/2021 (Vote 17-3; RC)
- November 17, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- January 6, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. B. Griffin): MA VV 01/06/2022