HB 420 (2002): apportioning state representative districts.

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HB 420 (2002)

apportioning state representative districts.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2002. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–6. On February 14, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 223–134. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3022). On March 21, 2002 the Senate adopted “RC”. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3069), offered by Sen. Below, was rejected on a roll call 11–13 on March 21, 2002. On March 21, 2002 the Senate adopted “RC” and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on March 21, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on April 3, 2002. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On May 22, 2002 the House voted 208–130 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2001, 9:45 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • January 8, 2002, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RMs 306-308,LOB
  • March 19, 2002, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 14, 2002, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 223, nays 134, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Calling the question Sen. Wheeler/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Adoption of amendment (3022) Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Burns — yeas 0, nays 24, failed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Adoption of floor amendment (3069) Sen. Fernald/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ordered to third reading Sen. Below/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • May 22, 2002, House: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO — yeas 208, nays 130, failed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ18, p244
  • January 31, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/31/2001
  • February 21, 2001: Hearing Feb 21 9:45 RM308,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • January 4, 2002: ==CANCELLED== Hearing on Prop Am Jan 4 9:30 RMs 306-308,LOB
  • January 8, 2002: Rescheduled hearing on Prop Am Jan 8 9:30 RMs 306-308,LOB
  • January 8, 2002: Continued Hearing on Am Jan 10 after House session (3:00) RM306-308,LOB
  • January 10, 2002: Continued Hearing on Am Jan 16 12:30 RM308,LOB
  • January 10, 2002: Continued Hearing on Am Jan 22 10:45 RM308,LOB
  • January 30, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 14 (vote 13-6;Reg)
  • January 30, 2002: Min Report ITL
  • January 30, 2002: Prop Maj Am{2341}; HC13, p504-511
  • February 14, 2002: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(223-134); HJ20, p771-784 + 821
  • February 20, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs; [See Perm Journal]
  • March 19, 2002: Hearing; March 19, 2002, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC16
  • March 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {3022},(New Title), [03/21/02]; SC17A, Pg.12-24
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved to Call the Question; RC13y - 11n, MA
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {3022},(New Title); RC 0y - 24n, AF
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; [See Perm Journal]
  • March 21, 2002: Sen. Below Floor Amendment {3069}; RC 11y - 13n, AF
  • March 21, 2002: OT3rdg, RC13y - 11n, MA
  • March 21, 2002: Enrolled; HJ32, p1245
  • March 21, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 3, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor on 4/3/2002; (Veto message printed in HC30, p1172-1173)
  • May 22, 2002: Governor's Veto Sustained RC(208-130); HJ44, p1537-1540

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