HB 1327 (2000): relative to residency of prisoners for purposes of voter registration.

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HB 1327 (2000)

relative to residency of prisoners for purposes of voter registration.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

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 majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–2. On March 9, 2000 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 20, 2000 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 2000, 10:15 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 12, 2000, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 9, 2000, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2000, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ5, p95
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • January 13, 2000: Hearing Jan 13 10:15 RM308,LOB
  • February 22, 2000: Maj Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 13-2;Reg)
  • March 9, 2000: Passed VV; HJ22, p644 + 658
  • March 16, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • April 12, 2000: Hearing April 12, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m., SC18, Pg.25
  • April 20, 2000: Committee Report Inexpedient to Legislate, 4/20/2000; SC24
  • April 20, 2000: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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