HB 658-FN (2003): relative to impersonation of candidates.

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HB 658-FN (2003)

relative to impersonation of candidates.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 93

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it. 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 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. It became law without the governor's signature on June 3, 2003, as Chapter 93. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 2, 2003, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 8, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Elec Law
  • February 3, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 3 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 4, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 12 (Vote 11-0;CC)
  • March 12, 2003: Passed; HJ23, p543 + 590
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • April 2, 2003: Hearing; April 2, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 11:15 a.m.; SC16
  • 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
  • June 3, 2003: Became Law Without Signature on 6/3/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0093

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