HB 639 (2001): relative to the preparation of town ballots.

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HB 639 (2001)

relative to the preparation of town ballots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 80

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 5, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on May 1, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. On May 24, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2001, making it Chapter 80 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 20, 2001, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep F Davis>
  • May 22, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105- A

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 8, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ19, p262
  • February 13, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/13/2001
  • March 20, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 20 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 20, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 20 1:15 RM308,LOB <Rep F Davis>
  • March 27, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 27 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 28, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 17-1;CC)
  • March 28, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0461}(New Title); HC27, p607
  • April 5, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ30, p681 + 740
  • May 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • May 22, 2001: Hearing; May 22, 2001, Room 105- A, SH 2:00 p.m.; SC21
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report,: Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 7, 2001: Enrolled; HJ54, p1661
  • June 7, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/19/2001 Eff: 08/18/2001 Chap: 0080

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