HB 277 (2005): relative to special elections for executive councilor, state senator, and state representative.

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HB 277 (2005)

relative to special elections for executive councilor, state senator, and state representative.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 25

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 23, 2005. On February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 25 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 13, 2005, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 23, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • February 2, 2005: Hearing Feb 2 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • February 17, 2005: Maj Report ITL for Feb 23 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 23, 2005: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Whalley
  • February 23, 2005: ITL ML VV; Rep Whalley moved OTP, MA VV
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • April 13, 2005: Hearing; April 13, 2005, Room 103, LOB 3:15 p.m.; SC14
  • April 14, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/21/05]; SC16
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 28, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 7/9/2005 Chap: 0025

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