HB 548 (1991): relative to the information required on checklists.

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HB 548 (1991)

relative to the information required on checklists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 245

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 28, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1991, making it Chapter 245 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1991. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Trombly (Merr 4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
  • May 1, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • May 21, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ23,P295
  • February 5, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 8, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 26, 1991: HEARING FEB26 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 11-0;CC)
  • March 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC44,P877
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53A,P1101 + HJ53B,P1196
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ14,P210
  • May 1, 1991: HEARING MAY01 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • May 21, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY21
  • May 21, 1991: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC36,P24-25
  • May 21, 1991: COMM AM, AL VV; PASSED VV; SJ27,P442 + 448
  • May 28, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ85,P1921
  • June 10, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/91 EFF: 08/09/91 CHAP.0245
  • June 11, 1991: 06/11/91 ENROLLED; SJ30,P592

Laws It Would Change

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