SB 300 (2002): relative to the calculation of majority votes under official ballot voting procedures.

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SB 300 (2002)

relative to the calculation of majority votes under official ballot voting procedures.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 246

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2002. The committee reported: Split Report. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. On March 14, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Boyce Served Notice of Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On March 14, 2002 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On March 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2972), offered by Sen. Boyce, was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2002, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Requests Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on April 25, 2002 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 2, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2002, making it Chapter 246 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • March 26, 2002, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM301,LOB
  • April 25, 2002, 2:00 PM: committee of conference

Votes

  • February 20, 2002, Senate: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Sen. Boyce Served Notice of Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Requests Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • January 22, 2002: Hearing; January 22, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC1
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report; Split Report, Inexpedient to Legislate, [02/20/02]; SC12A
  • February 19, 2002: Committee Report; Split Report, Ought to Pass, [02/20/02]; SC12A
  • February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • February 20, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • February 20, 2002: Sen. Roberge Sub-Motion, Interim Study, MA, VV
  • March 7, 2002: 3/07/2002 Introduced and ref to Mun and Cnty Govt; HJ28, p1098
  • March 14, 2002: Sen. Boyce Served Notice of Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • March 14, 2002: Sen. Boyce Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • March 14, 2002: Interim Study, MF, VV; Ought to Pass, MA, VV
  • March 14, 2002: Sen. Boyce Floor Amendment {2972}, (New Title), AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 3/20/2002
  • March 26, 2002: Hearing Mar 26 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 10, 2002: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 17 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • April 10, 2002: Prop Comm Am{3355}(New Title); HC31, p1199
  • April 17, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ34, p1319 + 1387
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Roberge Nonconcurs with House Am {3355}, Requests Committee of Conference, MA,VV
  • April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Roberge, Boyce, Disnard
  • April 25, 2002: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV; HJ38, p1445
  • April 25, 2002: (Spkr appts Reps: Patten, Brundige, Lockwood & Wm Johnson)
  • April 25, 2002: Committee of Conference Meeting; April 25, 2002, 2:00 p.m., Outside Senate Chamber
  • April 30, 2002: Conferee Change: Reps Sova and M Cooney replaced Reps Lockwood and Wm Johnson; HJ40, p1471
  • April 30, 2002: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
  • May 2, 2002: Conf Comm Report Adopted; HJ40, p1473
  • May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report,{3678}, Adopted; VV
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2002 Eff- 7/16/2002 Chap- 0246

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