HB 305 (2003): relative to time allowed for voting.

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HB 305 (2003)

relative to time allowed for voting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 20

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 28, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–5. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 235–122. 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. The governor signed it on April 23, 2003, making it Chapter 20 of the session laws. It took effect on June 22, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 2, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 13, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 235, nays 122, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • January 28, 2003: Hearing Jan 28 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • February 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 13 (vote 12-5;Reg)
  • February 5, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0089}
  • February 13, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am DIV(235-122)
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 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 17, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 23, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/23/2003 Eff: 6/22/2003 Chap: 0020

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