SB 799 (1994): eliminating straight ticket voting on the ballot.

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SB 799 (1994)

eliminating straight ticket voting on the ballot.

  • Status: Passed one chamber
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on February 16, 1994 and March 2, 1994. The majority recommended that the Senate kill it, and the minority recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 10, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 12–10.

Sponsors

  • Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 10, 1994, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; (JRNL CORR, SJ3,P40)
  • February 16, 1994: HEARING FEB16 11:15 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 2, 1994: HEARING MAR02 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB AFFAIRS
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ COMM REPORT ITL MAR10
  • March 9, 1994: MIN COMM REPORT OTP MAR10
  • March 10, 1994: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN BLAISDELL MA VV; SJ8,P202
  • March 10, 1994: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN BLAISDELL MA VV; PASSED RC(12-10); SJ8, P202 + (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • March 31, 1994: INTRODUCTION TO HOUSE FAILS 2/3 DIV(110-232); HJ45,P1470

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 675 (1989): to eliminate straight ticket voting.
  • HB 520 (1994): eliminating straight ticket voting on the ballot.
  • HB 390 (1993): to limit the terms of office for the members of the United States Congress from New Hampshire.
  • HB 448 (1993): to define total expenditures made during a state primary campaign.

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