HB 745 (2003): relative to voters presenting identification to obtain a ballot.
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HB 745 (2003)
relative to voters presenting identification to obtain a ballot.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
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 4, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. On March 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 212–94. 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 9, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 77) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Michael Whalley (R - Belk 31)
- Rep. Phyllis Katsakiores (R - Rock 77)
- Rep. Sandra Reeves (R - Hills 49)
- Rep. Robert Letourneau (R - Rock 77)
- Sen. Russell Prescott (R - SD23)
- Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 4, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
- April 9, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- March 13, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP — yeas 212, nays 94, passed
- May 8, 2003, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
- March 4, 2003: Hearing Mar 4 11:00 RM308,LOB
- March 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Mar 13 (Vote 11-6;Reg<II>)
- March 5, 2003: Min Report ITL
- March 13, 2003: Passed RC(212-94); HJ24, p604-606 + 629
- March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref.to Internal Affairs
- April 9, 2003: Hearing; April 9, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC17
- April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/08/03]; SC21
- May 8, 2003: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 201 (2001): relative to voters presenting identification to obtain a ballot.