HB 205-LOCAL (1997): relative to special ballots for unincorporated places.
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HB 205-LOCAL (1997)
relative to special ballots for unincorporated places.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 289
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 3, 1997 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 1997, making it Chapter 289 of the session laws. It took effect on August 19, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. P. Bradley (Coos 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Davis (Coos 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- March 26, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- April 3, 1997, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ12,P174
- January 9, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/14/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN29 10:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 5, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- February 5, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0079>(NEW TITLE); HC18A,P320
- February 12, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ22,P396 + 408
- February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ7,P110
- March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 10:30 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- March 27, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR *APR01 (VOTE 5-0)
- March 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0892>(NEW TITLE); SC24,P13
- March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
- April 3, 1997: RECOMMITTED TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ11,P199-200
- May 22, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY28 (VOTE 6-0)
- May 22, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1536>(NEW TITLE); SC40,P25-26
- May 28, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ21,P421-422 + 463
- May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP ARNDT MA VV; HJ70,P2005
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P619
- June 20, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/20/97 EFF: 08/19/97 CHAP.0289