HB 372 (1997): relative to age requirements for assistant election officials.
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HB 372 (1997)
relative to age requirements for assistant election officials.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 195
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 28, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it 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 18, 1997, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Flanagan (Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 20, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- April 9, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 28, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17,P252
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 10:30 RM308,LOB FOR: ELEC LAW
- February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- February 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0413>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P688
- March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1080 + 1109
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P153
- April 9, 1997: HEARING APR09 11:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- May 22, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY28 (VOTE 6-0)
- May 28, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ21,P422 + 463
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ76,P2122
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P620
- June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0195