HB 87 (2022): relative to the definition of electioneering.

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HB 87 (2022)

relative to the definition of electioneering.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • 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 5, 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 October 6, 2021 and November 12, 2021. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-2246h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 6, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 186–164. On January 6, 2022 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 166–184, on a motion by Rep. Lucius Parshall. The committee's amendment (2021-2246h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 6, 2022, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the Senate and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 2022 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2021, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law
  • March 5, 2021, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law
  • March 10, 2021, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law
  • October 6, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • November 12, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB306-308
  • March 7, 2022, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • January 6, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 186, nays 164, passed
  • January 6, 2022, House: Lay on Table — yeas 166, nays 184, failed
  • April 14, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Election Law
  • February 5, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/05/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93640014012 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 5, 2021: Executive Session: 03/05/2021 12:00 pm Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99327579520
  • March 10, 2021: Executive Session: 03/10/2021 10:10 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
  • October 6, 2021: Executive Session: 10/06/2021 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • November 12, 2021: Executive Session: 11/12/2021 10:00 am LOB306-308
  • November 15, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-2246h 11/15/2021 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • November 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • January 6, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment : MA DV 186-164 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Lay on Table (Rep. Parshall): MF RC 166-184 01/06/2022
  • January 6, 2022: Amendment #2021-2246h : AA VV 01/06/2022
  • March 7, 2022: Hearing: 03/07/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:00 PM
  • April 14, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/14/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 14, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/14/2022

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