HB 179 (2023): relative to the definition of electioneering.

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HB 179 (2023)

relative to the definition of electioneering.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2023 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2023 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. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • March 7, 2023, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2023: Introduced 01/04/2023 and referred to Election Law
  • February 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/07/2023 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 7, 2023: Executive Session: 03/07/2023 03:00 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 15, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/15/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/22/2023

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