HB 394 (2003): relative to incompatible offices.
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HB 394 (2003)
relative to incompatible offices.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 84
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. On March 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 30, 2003, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws. It took effect on July 29, 2003.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 56) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 46)
- Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 49)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
- Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19)
- Sen. Robert Boyce (R - SD4)
- Sen. Robert Flanders (R - SD7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- April 23, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- March 20, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
- February 5, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Feb 5 10:30 RM308,LOB
- February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 10:00 RM308,LOB
- March 11, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 20 (Vote 13-4;Reg)
- March 11, 2003: Min Report ITL
- March 11, 2003: Prop Maj Am{0575}; HC22, p535-536
- March 20, 2003: Maj Am{0575}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ27, p792 + 805
- April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
- April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC19
- April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/08/03]; SC21
- May 8, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 8, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 15, 2003: Enrolled
- May 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 5/30/2003 Eff: 7/29/2003 Chap: 0084