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House 667 - Petition of Jay R. Kaufman relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study concerning methods to encourage debating by candidates for public office.

Bill Status

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

Sponsor:

  • Jay R. Kaufman

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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