HCR 10 (2001): supporting the electoral college.

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HCR 10 (2001)

supporting the electoral college.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 22, 2001. On March 22, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for deadline” on a voice vote. On March 29, 2001 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 251–97. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 15, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 17, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 21–3 and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 11:15 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
  • May 15, 2001, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105 A

Votes

  • March 22, 2001, House: Susp Rules for deadline — voice vote, passed
  • March 29, 2001, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ADOPTION — yeas 251, nays 97, passed
  • May 17, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 21, nays 3, passed
  • May 17, 2001, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 21, nays 3, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to St-Fed Rel & Vets; HJ18, p246
  • February 1, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/1/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 11:15 RM306,LOB
  • March 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Mar 22 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 22, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Weatherspoon; HJ26, p498
  • March 22, 2001: Special Order to Mar 29; Susp Rules for deadline, Reps Herman & Burling MA 2/3VV; HJ26, p549
  • March 29, 2001: Adopted RC(251-97); HJ28, p648-650 + 660
  • April 5, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • May 15, 2001: Hearing; May 15, 2001, Room 105 A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC20
  • May 15, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/17/01]; SC24
  • May 17, 2001: Ought to Pass, RC 21Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg, MA, VV

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