HB 455 (1995): relative to marking a straight ticket ballot.

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HB 455 (1995)

relative to marking a straight ticket ballot.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 97

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 1995 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 2, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 16, 1995, making it Chapter 97 of the session laws. It took effect on July 15, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Christie (Rock 22)
  • Rep. Coes (Rock 19)
  • Rep. J. Kelley (Rock 22)
  • Rep. K. Pratt (Rock 22)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • April 12, 1995, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • April 20, 1995, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ11,P156
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 14, 1995: HEARING FEB14 10:30 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
  • March 7, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR15 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • March 15, 1995: PASSED; HJ39,P1102 + 1163
  • March 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ10,P176
  • April 12, 1995: HEARING APR12 02:00 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 19, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR20
  • April 20, 1995: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN STAWASZ MA VV; SJ14,P245
  • May 2, 1995: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN RUBENS MA VV; PASSED VV; SJ17,P286 +288
  • May 4, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ18,P328
  • May 9, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1830
  • May 16, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/16/95 EFF: 07/15/95 CHAP.0097

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 534 (1999): eliminating party designations in the election of party officers.

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