HB 260 (2003): relative to checklists used on election day.
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HB 260 (2003)
relative to checklists used on election day.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 13
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 23, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 9–6. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 13 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 77) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 77)
- Rep. John Gleason (R - Rock 77)
- Rep. John Langone (R - Rock 77)
- Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 77)
- Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- March 26, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- February 13, 2003, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ8, p113
- January 14, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
- January 23, 2003: Hearing Jan 23 11:30 RM308,LOB
- February 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 13 (vote 9-6;Reg)
- February 13, 2003: Passed VV
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
- March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 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: 0013