HB 415 (2023): making ballots cast in elections public documents.

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HB 415 (2023)

making ballots cast in elections public documents.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 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 16, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • February 28, 2023, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Election Law
  • February 21, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/21/2023 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
  • February 28, 2023: Executive Session: 02/28/2023 02:30 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 28, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB415 02/28/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 16, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/16/2023

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 387 (2024): permitting election ballots to be viewed pursuant to a right to know request.

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