HB 1308 (2000): relative to the manner in which candidates are listed on election ballots.

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HB 1308 (2000)

relative to the manner in which candidates are listed on election ballots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 226

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2000. The committee held work sessions on January 26, 2000, February 3, 2000 and March 8, 2000. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–6. On March 29, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on May 10, 2000 and May 17, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 18, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (4601), offered by Sen. F. King, was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2000, making it Chapter 226 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2000, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • January 26, 2000, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 8, 2000, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • May 10, 2000, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
  • May 17, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 29, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ5, p94
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 13, 2000: Hearing Jan 13 10:45 RM308,LOB
  • January 26, 2000: Subcom Work Session Jan 26 9:00 RM308,LOB
  • February 3, 2000: Subcom Work Session Feb 3 (after session) RM308,LOB
  • March 8, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 8 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 21, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 29 (vote 9-6;Reg)
  • March 21, 2000: Min Report ITL
  • March 21, 2000: Prop Maj Am{3304}; HC24, p723-724
  • March 29, 2000: Maj Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ28, p915-917 + 928
  • April 6, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • May 3, 2000: Hearing May 3, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC22
  • May 10, 2000: Hearing May 10, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC26
  • May 17, 2000: Hearing RE- OPENED, May 17, Room 104, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report; Ought to Pass; 5/18/00
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report; Ought to Pass; MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. F. King Floor Amendment {4601},[New Title]; AA, VV; OT3rdg., MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Arndt MA 2/3VV; HJ46, p1484
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 18, 2000: Enrolled; HJ46, p1498
  • June 1, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2000 Eff: 6/1/2000 Chap: 0226

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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

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