HB 1085 (2024): relative to public inspection of absentee ballot lists.

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HB 1085 (2024)

relative to public inspection of absentee ballot lists.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2024, with 67 people signed in online: 33 in support and 34 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2024, March 5, 2024 and March 11, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2024, 9:25 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 307
  • February 20, 2024, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • March 5, 2024, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • March 11, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • March 21, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Election Law
  • February 13, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/13/2024 09:25 am LOB 307
  • February 20, 2024: Executive Session: 02/20/2024 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 5, 2024: Executive Session: 03/05/2024 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • March 11, 2024: Executive Session: 03/11/2024 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • March 11, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/11/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 21, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/21/2024

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