SB 336 (2002): establishing a committee to study campaign finance reform and apportioning state representative districts.

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SB 336 (2002)

establishing a committee to study campaign finance reform and apportioning state representative districts.

Status: Vetoed, override failed
Term: 2001-2002
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

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 29, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On January 31, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On February 20, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 22–1, on a motion by Sen. Fernald. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On February 20, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. A floor amendment (2837), offered by Sen. Francoeur, was adopted on a roll call 13–10 on February 20, 2002, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2838), offered by Sen. Fernald, was rejected on a roll call 10–13 on February 20, 2002. On February 20, 2002 the Senate adopted “OT3rdg” on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2002 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2002. The committee held work sessions on April 2, 2002 and April 11, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On April 17, 2002 the House adopted “Special Ordered to after lunch break, without objection”. A floor amendment (3431), offered by Reps Clegg et al, was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2002, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (3536), offered by Reps Stritch and Scanlan, was adopted on a roll call 200–147 on April 17, 2002, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (3481), offered by Reps Bragdon and F Davis, was rejected on a roll call 164–174 on April 17, 2002. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 200–140. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment” on a roll call 12–10. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 2, 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

January 29, 2002, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
March 19, 2002, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
April 2, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Clegg>
April 11, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Clegg>

Votes

January 31, 2002, Senate: Laid on the table Sen. Fernald/Sen. Barnes — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
February 20, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Wheeler/Sen. Fernald — yeas 22, nays 1, passed
February 20, 2002, Senate: Laid on the table Sen. Fernald/Sen. McCarley — yeas 12, nays 11, passed
February 20, 2002, Senate: Laid on the table Sen. McCarley/Sen. Gordon — yeas 8, nays 15, failed
February 20, 2002, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (2837s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Fernald — yeas 13, nays 10, passed
February 20, 2002, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (2838s) Sen. Barnes/Sen Francoeur — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
February 20, 2002, Senate: OT3rdg — voice vote, passed
April 17, 2002, House: REPS STRITCH AND SCANLAN: FLOOR AMENDMENT{3536h} — yeas 200, nays 147, passed
April 17, 2002, House: REPS BRAGDON AND F DAVIS: FLOOR AMENDMENT{3481h} — yeas 164, nays 174, failed
April 17, 2002, House: REP ARNDT: OTP/AM — yeas 200, nays 140, passed
April 25, 2002, Senate: Moved to concur Sen. Below/ Sen. McCarley — yeas 12, nays 10, passed
May 22, 2002, Senate: Not withstanding the Governor's Veto-shall the bill pass — yeas 12, nays 11, failed

The Docket

January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
January 29, 2002: Hearing; January 29, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC1
January 29, 2002: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate, [01/31/02]; SC8A
January 31, 2002: Inexpedient to Legislate, [Not Voted On]
January 31, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Laid On Table, RC 13 y - 11 n, MA
February 20, 2002: Sen. Fernald Moved Remove From Table [ Motion Withdrawn]
February 20, 2002: Sen. Fernald Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
February 20, 2002: Sen. Fernald Moved Ought to Pass, RC 22y - 1n, MA
February 20, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {2834}, (New Title), [Not Voted On]
February 20, 2002: Sen. Gatsas Moved Laid On Table, RC 12y - 11n, MA
February 20, 2002: Sen. McCarley Moved Reconsideration, Division 13 - 10, MA
February 20, 2002: Laid on Table, RC 8y - 15n, MF
February 20, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved to Withdraw Previous Floor Amendment {2834}
February 20, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Floor Amendment {2837}, (New Title), RC 13y - 10n, AA
February 20, 2002: Sen. Fernald Floor Amendment {2838}, RC 10y - 13n, AF
February 20, 2002: OT3rdg, MA, VV
February 21, 2002: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ25, p942
March 5, 2002: Copy to Chairman on Mar 5
March 19, 2002: Hearing Mar 19 10:30 RM308,LOB
March 26, 2002: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session Mar 26 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Clegg>
April 2, 2002: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Apr 2 9:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Clegg>
April 10, 2002: Hearing on non-germane Am Apr 11 1:30 RM308,LOB
April 11, 2002: Subcom Work Session Apr 11 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Clegg>
April 11, 2002: Maj Report Without Recommendation for Apr 17 (Reg)
April 12, 2002: Rep Bragdon Prop Fl Am{3429}(New Title); HC31, p1202-1205
April 12, 2002: Reps Clegg, Scanlan, Clemons, Buckley & Kacavas Prop Fl Am{3431}(New Title); HC31, p1205-1206
April 17, 2002: Special Ordered to after lunch break, without objection; HJ34, p1337
April 17, 2002: Rep Arndt moved OTP/AM; Reps Clegg et al Fl Am{3431}(New Title), AA VV; Reps Stritch and Scanlan Fl Am{3536}(New Title), AA RC(200-147); Reps Bragdon and F Davis Fl Am{3481}(New Title), AL RC(164-174); Passed with Am RC(200-140); HJ34, p1348-1367 + 1387
April 25, 2002: Sen. Roberge Concur with House Amendment {3431}, {3536},(New Title), RC 12y - 10n,MA
April 25, 2002: Enrolled
April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1470
May 2, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor on (05/02/02); SC29, Pg.4
May 22, 2002: Notwithstanding the Governors Veto Shall the Bill Pass, RC 12y - 11n, Veto Sustained

Laws It Would Change

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