HB 754-FN (1991): relative to the duties of the secretary of state, the election laws, and certain miscellaneous statutes.

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HB 754-FN (1991)

relative to the duties of the secretary of state, the election laws, and certain miscellaneous statutes.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 254

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 March 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, 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 April 18, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1991, making it Chapter 254 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
  • April 18, 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,P304
  • February 13, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB15 DUE ON MAR14
  • March 6, 1991: HEARING MAR06 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • March 15, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC44,P883-885
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ53A,P1102-1104 + HJ53B,P1196
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ14,P211
  • April 18, 1991: HEARING APR18 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • May 21, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY21
  • May 21, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ27,P442 + 448
  • May 29, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ86,P1937
  • May 29, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ29,P482
  • June 10, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/91 EFF: 08/09/91 CHAP.0254

Laws It Would Change

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