HB 579 (2001): relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.
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HB 579 (2001)
relative to nominating a political organization by nomination papers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 185
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 unanimously, 18–0. 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 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 — and an enrolled bill amendment (1602) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 2001.
Sponsors
- Rep. C Donald Stritch (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2001, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- March 28, 2001, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
- May 29, 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 — 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, p251
- February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
- February 20, 2001: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Mar 6 10:30 RM308,LOB
- March 15, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 15 1:15 RM308,LOB
- March 28, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 28 9:30 RM308,LOB <Rep Stritch>
- April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Apr 19 (vote 18-0;Reg<II>)
- 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 VV; HJ41, p1224 + 1225
- May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
- May 29, 2001: Hearing; May 29, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 3:00 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 Bill Amendment {1602}, Adopted
- June 13, 2001: Enrolled Am{1602}, Adopted; HJ61, p1757-1758
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
- June 26, 2001: Enrolled
- July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 8/18/2001* Chap: 0185
- July 5, 2001: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter