HB 520 (2001): relative to clarifying qualifications of candidates.

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HB 520 (2001)

relative to clarifying qualifications of candidates.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Elections
Chapter law: 118

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 a work session on March 28, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. 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 with changes on a voice vote. 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 May 29, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2001, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws. It took effect on August 25, 2001.

Hearings and Sessions

March 15, 2001, 12:45 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
March 28, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
May 29, 2001, 2:00 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 with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 31, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

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 9:45 RM308,LOB
March 15, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 15 12:45 RM308,LOB
March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 19-0;Reg<II>)
April 10, 2001: Prop Comm Am {0599}; HC31, p795
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: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ41, p1223 + 1225
May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
May 29, 2001: Hearing; May 29, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC25
May 30, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/31/01]; SC27
May 31, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 12, 2001: Enrolled
June 13, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1760
June 26, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/26/2001 Eff: 8/25/2001 Chap: 0118

Laws It Would Change

RSA 655:2