HB 1161 (1996): relative to the information required on the state primary and state general election ballots, voter checklists of cities and towns, candidate and party nominations, nomination papers, and absentee ballots.

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HB 1161 (1996)

relative to the information required on the state primary and state general election ballots, voter checklists of cities and towns, candidate and party nominations, nomination papers, and absentee ballots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 36

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held public hearings on January 30, 1996 and February 6, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–2. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (5531) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 36 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McGovern (Rock 35) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • February 6, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ4,P125
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • February 6, 1996: CONTINUED HEARING FEB06 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
  • February 15, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 12-2)
  • February 16, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4872>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P778-780
  • February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ30,P1097-1099 + 1116
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P115
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 3:15 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 27, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 28, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ13,P225 + 228
  • April 11, 1996: ENROLLED AM<5531>, AA VV; SJ17,P284
  • April 17, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ54,P1766
  • April 18, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ20,P379
  • April 18, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ56,P1901
  • April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 06/23/96* CHAP.0036

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