HB 503 (2001): relative to incompatible offices.

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HB 503 (2001)

relative to incompatible offices.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 20, 2001 and March 27, 2001. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–7. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 185–107. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 5, 2001. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 14–9 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 5, 2001. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On December 12, 2001 the House voted 220–150 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2001, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 20, 2001, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep F Davis>
  • March 27, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • June 5, 2001, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2001, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 185, nays 107, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Below/Sen. Larsen — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • December 12, 2001, House: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO — yeas 220, nays 150, failed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ18, p248
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 20, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 11:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 15 9:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 20, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 20 1:15 RM308,LOB <Rep F Davis>
  • March 27, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 27 1:00 RM308,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Apr 19 (vote 12-7;Reg<II>)
  • April 10, 2001: Min Report ITL
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Passed DIV(185-107); HJ41, p1223 + 1225
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 3:00 p.m.; SC25
  • June 6, 2001: Commitee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, RC 14Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Vetoed by the Governor on 7/5/2001; (Veto Message printed: HC60, p1744)
  • December 12, 2001: Governor's Veto Sustained RC(220-150); HJ78, p2009-2011

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