HB 226 (2002): relative to instructions to voters for straight-ticket voting.

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HB 226 (2002)

relative to instructions to voters for straight-ticket voting.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 14, 2001. The committee held a work session on March 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, 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 April 12, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On January 17, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On April 18, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3628), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was rejected on a roll call 6–15 on April 18, 2002. On April 18, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to kill it, on a motion by Sen. Prescott.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 14, 2001, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 21, 2001, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Horton>
  • May 8, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105 A

Votes

  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 17, 2002, Senate: Laid on the table Sen. Fernald/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Adoption of floor amendment (3628) Sen. Below/Sen. Cohen — yeas 6, nays 15, failed
  • April 18, 2002, Senate: Ordering to third reading Sen Barnes/Sen Gatsas — yeas 9, nays 12, failed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ15, p173
  • January 17, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/17/2001
  • March 14, 2001: Hearing Mar 14 1:45 RM308,LOB
  • March 21, 2001: Subcom Work Session Mar 21 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Horton>
  • March 27, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 5 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 27, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0475}; HC27, p591
  • April 5, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ30, p679 + 740
  • April 12, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • May 8, 2001: Hearing; May 8, 2001, Room 105 A, SH, 2:30 p.m.; SC20
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 15, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate, [01/17/02]; SC4
  • January 17, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate, [Not Voted On]
  • January 17, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid On Table, RC 13y - 11n, MA
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Ought to Pass, MA,,VV
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {3628},(New Title), RC 6y - 15n, AF
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid On Table, Division 8y - 12n, MF
  • April 18, 2002: OT3rdg, RC 9y - 12n, MF
  • April 18, 2002: Sen. Prescott Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, Division 12y - 9n, MA

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