HB 590 (2023): allowing the removal of political advertisements containing a candidate's name and which appear to be the candidate's advertising on public property by the candidate.
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HB 590 (2023)
allowing the removal of political advertisements containing a candidate's name and which appear to be the candidate's advertising on public property by the candidate.
- 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 28, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ralph Boehm (R - Hills 14) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 28, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 206-208
- March 7, 2023, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
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 28, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/28/2023 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
- March 7, 2023: Executive Session: 03/07/2023 03:00 pm LOB 306-308
- March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB590 03/08/2023 (Vote 15-5; RC)
- March 16, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/16/2023