SB 31 (2002): eliminating straight ticket voting.

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SB 31 (2002)

eliminating 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 Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 29, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a roll call 13–11. On May 9, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Cohen Motion to Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On May 9, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Cohen sub-motion Ought to Pass” on a voice vote 12–10 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held public hearings on May 29, 2001 and May 31, 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 kill it. On January 17, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 200–142.

Hearings and Sessions

February 13, 2001, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
May 29, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, RM308,LOB
May 31, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, RM30,LOB

Votes

March 29, 2001, Senate: Laid on the table. Sen. Francoeur/Sen. Barnes — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
May 9, 2001, Senate: Sen. Cohen Motion to Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
May 9, 2001, Senate: Sen. Cohen sub-motion Ought to Pass — yeas 12, nays 10, passed
May 9, 2001, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Cohen/Hollingworth — yeas 12, nays 10, passed
January 17, 2002, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 200, nays 142, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
February 13, 2001: Hearing; February 13, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC5
March 28, 2001: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/29/01], SC15
March 29, 2001: Inexpedient to Legislate [not voted on]; Sen. Francoeur Moved, LOT, RC 13Y - 11N, MA
May 3, 2001: 5/3/2001 Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ47, p1418
May 9, 2001: Sen. Cohen Motion to Remove From Table, MA, VV; ITL [not voted on]
May 9, 2001: Sen. Cohen sub-motion Ought to Pass , RC 12Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg, MA, VV
May 15, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/16/2001
May 29, 2001: Hearing May 29 10:00 RM308,LOB
May 31, 2001: Continued Hearing May 31 2:00 RM30,LOB
May 31, 2001: Retained in Committee
December 6, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Jan 17 (vote: 10-8;Reg)
January 17, 2002: ITL Report Adopted RC(200-142); HJ10, p400-402

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 156 (1997): eliminating straight ticket voting.
SB 116 (2000): eliminating straight ticket voting.
HB 632 (1995): relative to repealing laws providing for straight ticket voting, repealing laws that give preferential ballot position to the incumbent majority party, and prohibiting a candidate from being the nominee of more than one party.
HB 411 (1999): requiring voters to present identification.
HB 364 (2001): eliminating straight ticket voting.