HB 596-FN (1997): repealing certain laws relative to bribery or intimidation of voters.
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HB 596-FN (1997)
repealing certain laws relative to bribery or intimidation of voters.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 152
The Story
It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, 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 20, 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 152 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Arndt (Rock 27) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- April 9, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
Votes
- May 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ELEC LAW; HJ17, P276
- February 3, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/03/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 11:00 RM308,LOB FOR:ELECTION LAW
- February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- February 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0410>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P714-715
- March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1082 + 1110
- March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P155
- April 9, 1997: HEARING APR09 11:00 RM104,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAY20 (VOTE 6-0)
- May 20, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ19,P365 + 386
- May 28, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2042
- May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P494
- June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0152