HB 383 (1997): requiring the nomination and election of the secretary of state and treasurer to be without regard to party affiliation of the candidate.

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HB 383 (1997)

requiring the nomination and election of the secretary of state and treasurer to be without regard to party affiliation of the candidate.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Legislative Administration
Senate committee: Internal Affairs
Subject: Elections
Chapter law: 106

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 106 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.

Hearings and Sessions

February 18, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, RM307,LOB :LEG ADMIN
March 25, 1997, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB

Votes

February 26, 1997, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 3, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ17,P253
January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
January 30, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB06 10:00 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
February 18, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB18 11:30 RM307,LOB :LEG ADMIN
February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB26 (VOTE 12-1)
February 26, 1997: PASSED VV; HJ29,P596 + 601
March 6, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFS; SJ7,P114
March 25, 1997: HEARING MAR25 09:15 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS
March 27, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR *APR01 (VOTE 7-0)
March 31, 1997: *CHANGED TO APR03 DUE TO STORM
April 3, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ11,P193 + 232
April 3, 1997: <NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION, SEN D WHEELER; SJ11,P231>
May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0106

Laws It Would Change

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