HB 1146 (2024): relative to the removal of a voter from the checklist.

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HB 1146 (2024)

relative to the removal of a voter from the checklist.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • 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 6, 2024, with 59 people signed in online: 57 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 14, 2024 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 186–183. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 18, 2024 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2024, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • March 5, 2024, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • April 16, 2024, 10:05 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 14, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 186, nays 183, passed
  • April 18, 2024, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Election Law
  • February 6, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/06/2024 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • March 5, 2024: Executive Session: 03/05/2024 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • March 5, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/05/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
  • March 14, 2024: Ought to Pass : MA DV 186-183 03/14/2024
  • March 21, 2024: Introduced 03/21/2024 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • April 16, 2024: Hearing: 04/16/2024, Room 103, LOB, 10:05 am
  • April 18, 2024: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/18/2024, Vote 4-0; SC 15A
  • April 18, 2024: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/18/2024

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