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Senate 443 - Petition of Scott P. Brown, Richard R. Tisei, Bruce E. Tarr, Michael R. Knapik and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to independent expenditures.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/17/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2609 -SJ 1458

Sponsor:

  • Scott P. Brown

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 S Referred to the committee on Election Laws
  • 01/11/07 H House concurred
  • Public Hearing date Jul 18 pm at 1:00 in Room A-2
  • 04/17/08 S Accompanied a study order, see S2609 -SJ 1458

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