HB 101 (2003): relative to qualifications for state offices and relative to vacancies in public offices.
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HB 101 (2003)
relative to qualifications for state offices and relative to vacancies in public offices.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 22
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1207), offered by Sen. Eaton, was adopted on a roll call 22–0 on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 2003, making it Chapter 22 of the session laws. It took effect on April 24, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 78) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Fields (Hills 58)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- April 2, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (1207s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Clegg — yeas 22, nays 0, passed
- April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 10, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ7, p99
- January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
- January 16, 2003: Hearing Jan 16 10:00 RM308,LOB
- January 28, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 6 (vote 14-0;CC)
- February 6, 2003: Passed
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
- April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC15
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
- April 10, 2003: Sen. Eaton Floor Amendment{1207}, (New Title), RC 22Y-0N,AA
- April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1207}, (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 10, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Stritch MA VV
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled
- April 24, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2003 Eff: 4/24/2003 Chap: 0022