HB 381 (1999): prohibiting any candidate from receiving the nomination of more than one party.

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HB 381 (1999)

prohibiting any candidate from receiving the nomination of more than one party.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 202

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 243–102. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 6, 1999, making it Chapter 202 of the session laws. It took effect on September 4, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Election Law, Rm308,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 25, 1999, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 243, nays 102, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ15, p196
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due on
  • February 9, 1999: Hearing Feb 09 1:00 Rm308,LOB
  • March 12, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (vote ;Reg)
  • March 25, 1999: Passed RC(243-102); HJ33, p687-689 + 701
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • April 28, 1999: Hearing, 4/28/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2089
  • July 6, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/6/1999 Eff: 9/4/1999 Chap. 0202

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 241 (1999): relative to party nominations in multi-seat districts.

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