HB 158 (2004): allowing the voter to deposit the ballot into the ballot box.

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HB 158 (2004)

allowing the voter to deposit the ballot into the ballot box.

  • 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 January 21, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 20, 2003, May 27, 2003 and September 24, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–4, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Cady>
  • May 27, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM302,LOB <Rep Cady>
  • September 24, 2003, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Cady>
  • March 3, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ8, p109
  • January 9, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/14/2003
  • January 21, 2003: Hearing Jan 21 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 18, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • May 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 20 11:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Cady>
  • May 27, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session May 27 11:00 RM302,LOB <Rep Cady>
  • May 28, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session May 28 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Cady>
  • September 24, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 24 11:30 RM308,LOB <Rep Cady>
  • November 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 11-4;CC)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC8
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/11/04]; SC10
  • March 11, 2004: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV

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