HB 1426 (1994): relative to the placement of candidates' names on the ballot.
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HB 1426 (1994)
relative to the placement of candidates' names on the ballot.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 324
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–3. On March 10, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6660) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 1994, making it Chapter 324 of the session laws. It took effect on June 8, 1994.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 15, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302
- April 6, 1994, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
Votes
- March 10, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 11, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ7,P193
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- February 15, 1994: HEARING FEB15 10:00 RM302 FOR: CON & STAT
- February 15, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR10 (VOTE 13-3)
- March 10, 1994: PASSED VV; HJ34,P1087 + 1111
- March 22, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P228
- April 6, 1994: HEARING APR06 11:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY03
- May 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6201>; SC28,P22-23
- May 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P352-354 + 366
- May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
- May 11, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP FLANAGAN MA VV; HJ64,P2029
- May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6660>, AA VV; HJ70,P2134
- May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; SJ20,P568
- May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; (SEE PERM JRNL)
- May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P599
- June 8, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/08/94 EFF: 06/08/94* CHAP.0324