HB 1210 (2024): relative to the election of Strafford county commissioners.
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HB 1210 (2024)
relative to the election of Strafford county commissioners.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Counties
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2024, with 8 people signed in online: 6 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 11, 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 21, 2024 the House failed “Lay HB1210 on Table” on a roll call 167–170, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. On March 21, 2024 the House rejected a motion to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 168–169, on a motion by Rep. Len Turcotte. On March 21, 2024 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 168–168. On March 21, 2024 the House adopted “Lay HB1210 on Table” on a division vote 308–28, on a motion by Rep. Lucy Weber. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 10, 2024, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Chuck Grassie (D - Straf 8)
- Rep. Cam Kenney (D - Straf 10)
- Rep. Heath Howard (D - Straf 4)
- Rep. Allan Howland (D - Straf 20)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2024, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
- March 11, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
Votes
- March 21, 2024, House: Lay on Table — yeas 167, nays 170, failed
- March 21, 2024, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 168, nays 169, failed
- March 21, 2024, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 168, nays 168, failed
- March 21, 2024, House: Lay HB1210 on Table — yeas 308, nays 28, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- February 7, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/07/2024 01:30 pm LOB 301-303
- March 11, 2024: Executive Session: 03/11/2024 09:30 am LOB 301-303
- March 11, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/11/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
- March 21, 2024: Lay HB1210 on Table (Rep. Weber): MF RC 167-170 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. L. Turcotte): MF RC 168-169 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024: Ought to Pass: MF RC 168-168 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024: Lay HB1210 on Table (Rep. Weber): MA DV 308-28 03/21/2024
- October 10, 2024: Died on Table, Session ended 10/10/2024
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 125 (2025): relative to electing Strafford county commissioners at-large.