HB 228 (2000): clarifying permissible political expenditures.

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HB 228 (2000)

clarifying permissible political expenditures.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 281

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 21, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 11, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On June 24, 1999 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 13, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On February 3, 2000 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On February 3, 2000 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 10, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3410), offered by Sen. Johnson, was adopted on a voice vote on February 10, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on April 28, 2000 and May 23, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, Rm308,LOB
  • March 31, 1999, 2:10 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
  • April 28, 2000, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM306,LOB
  • May 23, 2000, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 13, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 3, 2000, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 3, 2000, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • February 10, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2000, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ10, p128
  • January 6, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/06/99 due on
  • January 21, 1999: Hearing Jan 21 10:00 Rm308,LOB
  • February 3, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Feb 10 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • February 10, 1999: Passed; HJ18, p280 + 297
  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • February 24, 1999: Hearing, 3/17/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:10 p.m. Cancelled Hearing
  • March 31, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 3/31/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:10 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Rereferred to Committee, 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 11, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 1/13/00
  • January 13, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, Sen. Trombly moved laid on table, MA, VV
  • February 3, 2000: Sen. Trombly Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV, Ought to Pass
  • February 3, 2000: Sen. Russman Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • February 10, 2000: Sen. Johnson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV; Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • February 10, 2000: Sen. Johnson Floor Amendment {3410}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2000: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Arndt MA VV; HJ18, p481
  • February 17, 2000: (Spkr Appts Reps: Clegg, Horton, Letourneau & Clemons)
  • March 9, 2000: Sen. Trombly Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference; Sen. Trombly, Eaton, McCarley
  • March 9, 2000:
  • March 22, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Conf comm meeting Mar 22 2:30 RM308,LOB
  • April 28, 2000: Conf Comm meeting Apr 28 1:00 RM306,LOB
  • May 23, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 23 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [Senate Am & New Am{4593}], Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted 2/3VV; HJ48, p1538
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 06/21/000 Eff: 06/21/2000 Chapter 0281

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