SB 141 (2002): relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.

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SB 141 (2002)

relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.

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

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 29, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2001. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. On January 10, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 233–121. The bill was enrolled on January 24, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on February 7, 2002. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On May 22, 2002 the Senate voted 12–11 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Hearings and Sessions

March 20, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105 A
May 22, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

March 29, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
March 29, 2001, Senate: Ordering to third reading. Sen Francoeur/Sen Larsen — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
January 10, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP — yeas 233, nays 121, passed
May 22, 2002, Senate: Not withstanding the Governor's Veto-shall the bill pass — yeas 12, nays 11, failed

The Docket

February 15, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Pubilc Affairs
March 6, 2001: Hearing; March 6, 2001, Room 105 A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC9; === CANCELLED ===
March 20, 2001: Hearing March 20, 2001, Room 105 A , SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC11
March 28, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/29/01], SC15
March 29, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, RC 24Y - 0N, MA
March 29, 2001: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ30, p674
April 3, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 4/3/2001
May 22, 2001: Hearing May 22 10:45 RM308,LOB
May 31, 2001: Retained in Committee
December 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Jan 10 (vote: 11-7;Reg)
January 10, 2002: Passed RC(233-121); HJ7, p296-298 + 318
January 24, 2002: Enrolled
January 24, 2002: Enrolled; HJ11, p441
February 7, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor on (02/07/02); SC29, Pg.3
May 22, 2002: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Pass, RC 12y - 11n, Veto Sustained

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 395 (2004): relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.
HB 399 (2001): relative to proof of qualifications for voter registration.