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House 709 - Petition of Martin J. Walsh that voters be required to provide their dates of birth at polling places.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4625

Sponsor:

  • Martin J. Walsh

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Election Laws
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date Jun 13 pm at 1:00 in Room A-2
  • 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4625

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