HB 292 (1999): relative to ballot procedures for constitutional amendments.
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HB 292 (1999)
relative to ballot procedures for constitutional amendments.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1999-2000
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 67
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 30, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on April 20, 1999 and May 11, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 1999, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws. It took effect on July 27, 1999.
Sponsors
- Rep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 1999, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, Rm308,LOB
- April 20, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
- May 11, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
Votes
- May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ15, p184
- January 19, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/19/1999 due on
- January 26, 1999: Hearing Jan 26 11:30 Rm308,LOB
- March 4, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 18 (vote 12-0;CC)
- March 4, 1999: Prop Maj Am{0171}; HC26, p565
- March 18, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ29, p601-602 + 635
- March 30, 1999: Introduction and referring to Executive Departments & Administration
- April 20, 1999: Hearing, 4/20/99, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m
- May 11, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 5/11/99, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m
- May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
- May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
- May 20, 1999: Enrolled; HJ58, p1517
- May 20, 1999: Enrolled
- May 28, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 5/28/1999 Eff: 7/27/1999 Chap. 0067