HB 251 (2000): relative to official ballot procedures.

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HB 251 (2000)

relative to official ballot procedures.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 16

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1999. The committee held a work session on April 6, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 29, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 29, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 27, 1999 the Senate adopted “Rerefer” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Wheeler. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 13, 2000 the Senate adopted “Recomitt” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Disnard. On February 3, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it. On February 3, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on February 17, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3455) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on February 24, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 1, 2000, making it Chapter 16 of the session laws. It took effect on April 30, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • April 6, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • May 12, 1999, 1:05 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 27, 1999, Senate: Rerefer — voice vote, passed
  • January 13, 2000, Senate: Recomitt — voice vote, passed
  • February 3, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ12, p152
  • January 11, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/11/99 due on
  • January 20, 1999: Hearing Jan 20 10:00 Rm301,LOB
  • April 6, 1999: Subcom work session Apr 6 10:00 Rm301,LOB
  • April 20, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • April 20, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0913}; HC43, p1018-1020
  • April 29, 1999: Passed with Am; HJ47, p1108-1110 + 1132
  • April 29, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • May 12, 1999: Hearing, 5/12/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:05 p.m
  • May 26, 1999: Committee Report, Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/27/99
  • May 27, 1999: Sen. Wheeler Moved Rerefer, MA, VV
  • January 11, 2000: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 1/13/00
  • January 13, 2000: Sen. Disnard moved to Recomitt, MA, VV
  • February 3, 2000: Sen. Trombly Moved To Suspend Rules for a Committee Report not Advertised in Calander
  • February 3, 2000: Adopted by Nec. 2/3 MA,VV, J. King Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • February 3, 2000: Sen. Trombly Moved Take off Table, MA, VV; Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2000: Enrolled Bill Amendment{3455}, AA, VV
  • February 17, 2000: Enrolled Am{3455}, adopted; HJ18, p519
  • February 17, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • February 24, 2000: Enrolled; HJ19, p564
  • March 1, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 3/1/2000 Eff: 4/30/2000 Chap: 0016

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