HB 478 (2023): relative to ballot order in the general election.
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HB 478 (2023)
relative to ballot order in the general election.
- 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 March 7, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, 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. Ross Berry (R - Hills 39) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 7, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
- March 15, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 206-208
Votes
- March 22, 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
- March 7, 2023: Public Hearing: 03/07/2023 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
- March 15, 2023: Executive Session: 03/15/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- March 15, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/15/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 22, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/22/2023