HB 698 (2001): relative to verification of checklists.

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HB 698 (2001)

relative to verification of checklists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 191

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee held work sessions on March 20, 2001 and March 27, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1. 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 June 5, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 191 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 20, 2001, 11:15 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, 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
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ19, p266
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • March 20, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 20 11:15 RM308,LOB
  • March 20, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 20 1:15 RM308,LOB <Rep F Davis>
  • March 27, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 27 11:15 RM308,LOB
  • March 27, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 27 1:00 RM308,LOB
  • April 10, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 19 (vote 17-1;Reg<II>)
  • April 10, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0572}; HC31, p829
  • 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, p1224 + 1225
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC25
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 9/3/2001 Chap: 0191

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