HB 693-FN (2003): relative to the jurisdiction and constitution of the ballot law commission.

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HB 693-FN (2003)

relative to the jurisdiction and constitution of the ballot law commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 151

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 19, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–6. On March 20, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 244–119. 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 May 7, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1641). The committee's amendment (1641) was adopted on a voice vote on May 22, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 15–8 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 151 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • May 7, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 20, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 244, nays 119, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
  • May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Elec Law
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 11, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 20 (Vote 10-6;Reg)
  • March 11, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • March 11, 2003: Prop Maj Am{0550}; HC22, p536-537
  • March 20, 2003: Maj Am{0550}, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(244-119); HJ27, p792-795 + 805
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • May 7, 2003: Hearing; May 7, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC20
  • May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1641}, [05/22/03]; SC23, Pg.37
  • May 22, 2003: Committee Amendment{1641}, AA, VV
  • May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1641}, RC 15Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Whalley MA VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 1/1/2004 Chap: 0151

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