SB 490-FN (2004): relative to voting procedures and relative to ward boundaries in Manchester.

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SB 490-FN (2004)

relative to voting procedures and relative to ward boundaries in Manchester.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 229

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 14, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0448). The committee's amendment (0448) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0544), offered by Sen. Larsen, was rejected on a roll call 6–17 on February 19, 2004. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 11, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2004. The committee held a work session on April 8, 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 18, 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 a voice vote. 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. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 1, 2004, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 8, 2004, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • May 18, 2004, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the floor amendment (0544s) Sen. Larsen/Sen. Foster — yeas 6, nays 17, failed
  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 11, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — 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 14, 2004: Hearing; January 14, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
  • February 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0448} [02/19/04]; SC7, Pg.14-17
  • February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0448}, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Sen. Larsen Floor Amendment{0544}, RC 6Y-17N, AF
  • February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0448}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • March 4, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/11/04]; SC10
  • March 11, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 11, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 11, 2004: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • April 1, 2004: Hearing Apr 1 10:45 RM308,LOB
  • April 8, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 8 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • April 15, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 22 (vote 17-0;CC)
  • April 15, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1198}(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 Boyce, Martel, Larsen
  • May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Whalley MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Drisko, Vaillancourt, Dorsett & Buckley)
  • May 18, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 18, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 a.m
  • May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1620}) Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1620}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
  • June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 08/10/04; Chapter 0229

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