HB 120 (2003): relative to sessions for the correction of the checklist and sessions for changes of party registration.

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HB 120 (2003)

relative to sessions for the correction of the checklist and sessions for changes of party registration.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 27

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 with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. 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 9, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 2, 2003, making it Chapter 27 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 9, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 17, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ7, p100
  • January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • January 16, 2003: Hearing Jan 16 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 6, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0545}(New Title); HC20, p458-459
  • March 12, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ23, p541-542 + 590
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • April 9, 2003: Hearing; April 9, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC17
  • April 11, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/03]; SC18
  • April 17, 2003: Ought to Pass; MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled; HJ40, p1273
  • April 24, 2003: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/2003 Eff: 7/1/2003 Chap: 0027

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 376 (1999): relative to the times for sessions for corrections of voter checklists.
  • HB 680 (2007): allowing municipalitities to determine the hours for the Saturday session for correction of the checklist.

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