HB 126 (2003): relative to posting statutes at polling places.
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HB 126 (2003)
relative to posting statutes at polling places.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 28
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 14, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 6, 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 2, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1281) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. 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 28 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. Natalie Flanagan (R - Rock 78) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- April 2, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- April 10, 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 14, 2003: Hearing Jan 14 11:00 RM308,LOB
- January 28, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 6 (vote 14-0;CC)
- January 28, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0024}; HC11, p187
- February 6, 2003: Passed with Am
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
- April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC15
- April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
- April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- April 10, 2003: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1281}, Adopted, VV
- April 17, 2003: Enrolled Am{1281}, AA VV
- 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: 0028