HB 1705-FN (2024): relative to classifying ballots as public information.
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HB 1705-FN (2024)
relative to classifying ballots as public information.
- 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 January 30, 2024, with 72 people signed in online: 36 in support, 34 in opposition and 2 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2024 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 February 15, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Nikki McCarter (R - Belk 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Emily Phillips (R - Rock 7)
- Rep. Jason Gerhard (R - Merr 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 305
- February 1, 2024, 3:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 304
Votes
- February 15, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Election Law
- January 30, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/30/2024 11:00 am LOB 305
- February 1, 2024: Executive Session: 02/01/2024 03:30 pm LOB 304
- February 1, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/01/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- February 15, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2024