HB 61 (1999): relative to political contributions by members of the ballot law commission.

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HB 61 (1999)

relative to political contributions by members of the ballot law commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 123

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1999. The committee held a work session on March 30, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1) unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 20, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 5, 1999. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On May 27, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1999, making it Chapter 123 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1999, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Election Law, Rm 308,LOB
  • March 30, 1999, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, Rm308,LOB {Note time change}
  • May 5, 1999, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ10, p125
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/06/99 due on
  • January 14, 1999: Hearing Jan 14 10:15 Rm 308,LOB
  • March 30, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 30 11:30 Rm308,LOB {Note time change}
  • March 30, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Apr 14 (vote 15-0;CC#1)
  • April 14, 1999: Passed; HJ40, p896 + 946
  • April 20, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • May 5, 1999: Hearing, 5/5/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 25, 1999: 5/25/1999 Enrolled; HJ62, p1640
  • May 26, 1999: Committtee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 27, 1999: Enrolled
  • June 10, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/10/1999 Eff: 8/9/1999 Chap.0123

Laws It Would Change

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