HB 246 (2003): relative to availability of absentee voting applicant lists.

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HB 246 (2003)

relative to availability of absentee voting applicant lists.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 12

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 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 March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 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. The governor signed it on April 22, 2003, making it Chapter 12 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 26, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ8, p112
  • January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 22, 2003: Hearing Jan 22 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • February 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 13 (Vote 16-1;CC)
  • February 5, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0072}
  • February 13, 2003: Passed with Am
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC15
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/03/03]; SC16
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/22/2003 Eff: 6/21/2003 Chap: 0012

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 782 (1997): exempting the lists of recipients of official absentee ballots from certain public inspection access requirements.
  • HB 74 (1999): relative to absentee voter lists.

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