HB 1292 (2004): apportioning state representative districts.

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HB 1292 (2004)

apportioning state representative districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 18

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2004. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–3. The committee's amendment (0378) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0391), offered by Rep Malloy, was rejected on a roll call 120–228 on February 19, 2004. A floor amendment (0525), offered by Reps Hopper & Vaillancourt, was rejected on a roll call 88–259 on February 19, 2004. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 247–100. On February 19, 2004 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a roll call 126–220. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 18, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 5, 2004, making it Chapter 18 of the session laws. It took effect on April 5, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 10, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, House: REP MALLOY FLOOR AMENDMENT{0391} — yeas 120, nays 228, failed
  • February 19, 2004, House: REPS HOPPER & VAILLANCOURT FL AMENDMENT{0525} — yeas 88, nays 259, failed
  • February 19, 2004, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 247, nays 100, passed
  • February 19, 2004, House: REP BURLING: LAY ON THE TABLE — yeas 126, nays 220, failed
  • March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • January 8, 2004: Hearing Jan 8 9:30 RM308,LOB
  • February 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 19 (vote 14-3;Reg)
  • February 10, 2004: Min Report ITL
  • February 10, 2004: Prop Maj Am{0378}
  • February 13, 2004: Rep Malloy Prop Fl Am{0391}
  • February 19, 2004: Maj Am{0378}, AA VV; Rep Malloy Fl Am{0391}, AL RC(120-228); Reps Hopper & Vaillancourt Fl Am{0525}, AL RC(88-259); Passed with Am RC(247-100); Rep Burling moved Lay on the Table, LOT ML RC(126-220)
  • March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC10
  • March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/17/04]; SC11
  • March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 17, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 18, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 4/5/2004 Eff: 4/5/2004* Chap: 0018
  • April 5, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, See sec. 3 of Chap. 18

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