HB 209 (2023): relative to the form required to request an absentee ballot.
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HB 209 (2023)
relative to the form required to request an absentee ballot.
- 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 January 24, 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
- Rep. Heidi Hamer (D - Hills 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Amy Bradley (D - Hills 41)
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 23)
- Rep. Mary Heath (D - Hills 41)
- Rep. Patricia Cornell (D - Hills 22)
- Rep. Mary Freitas (D - Hills 26)
- Rep. Catherine Rombeau (D - Hills 2)
- Rep. Donald Bouchard (D - Hills 24)
- Rep. Mark Proulx (R - Hills 15)
- Rep. Matthew Wilhelm (D - Hills 40)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 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
- January 24, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/24/2023 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