SB 391 (2004): relative to bond votes in municipalities using chartered official ballot voting procedures, relative to Claremont school district elections, and relative to the elections of officials of the union school district of Keene.

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SB 391 (2004)

relative to bond votes in municipalities using chartered official ballot voting procedures, relative to Claremont school district elections, and relative to the elections of officials of the union school district of Keene.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Internal Affairs
Subject: Elections
Chapter law: 254

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0248). The committee's amendment (0248) was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 5, 2004 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2004. The committee held a work session on April 13, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Boyce. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1677) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 254 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 21, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
March 23, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
April 13, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
May 17, 2004, 3:30 PM: committee of conference, LOB 301

Votes

February 5, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
January 21, 2004: Hearing; January 21, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
January 29, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0248},(New Title, [02/05/04]; SC5, Pg.7
February 5, 2004: Committee Amendment{0248},(New Title), AA, VV
February 5, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0248},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
February 5, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
February 5, 2004: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
March 23, 2004: Hearing Mar 23 11:00 RM301,LOB
April 13, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 13 10:00 RM301,LOB
April 14, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 17-0;CC)
April 14, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1193}(New Title)
April 22, 2004: Passed with Am
May 6, 2004: Senator Boyce Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Clegg, Odell, Eaton
May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV
May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Patten, Stohl, Gillick & Theberge)
May 17, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 17, 2004, Room 301, LOB, 3:30 p.m
May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am) Filed
May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted
May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1579}, Adopted, VV
May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am {1677}, Adopted <6/4/04>
May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1677}, Adopted
May 25, 2004: Enrolled
May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/15/04; Eff. 08/14/04: Chapter 0254
June 17, 2004: Section 5, 6 and 7 Contingent to Section 8; Section 9 and 10 Contingent to Section 11: Chapter 0254

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 1242 (2002): relative to the required vote for board articles.
HB 284 (2003): relative to the issuance of bonds in school districts and municipalities using the official ballot.