HB 381-FN (2005): relative to special elections, voter lists, and conduct of elections.

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HB 381-FN (2005)

relative to special elections, voter lists, and conduct of elections.

  • Status: Died when the conference report was rejected
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2005. The committee held work sessions on March 10, 2005 and March 16, 2005. The committee voted 13–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 11, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1511). The committee's amendment (1511) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1651), offered by Sen. Burling, was adopted on a voice vote on June 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1853), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a voice vote on June 9, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2005 the Senate adopted “Sen. Boyce Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 21, 2005 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 29, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 10, 2005, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • March 16, 2005, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • May 11, 2005, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • June 21, 2005, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2005, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2005, Senate: Sen. Boyce Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2005, House: ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT — yeas 154, nays 175, failed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • February 16, 2005: Hearing Feb 16 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 7, 2005: (Subcom: Reps Drisko, Whalley, Weed, J Tilton & Kennedy)
  • March 10, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 10 2:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 16 3:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 13-1;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0733}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • May 11, 2005: Hearing; May 11, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m.; SC19
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1511} [05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.12
  • May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1511}, AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1651} [Not Voted On]
  • May 26, 2005: Sen. Bragdon Moved Lay on Table, MA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: Sen. Burling Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1651}, AA, VV; See Perm Journal
  • June 9, 2005: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1853}, AA, VV
  • June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1853}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 15, 2005: House Nonconc req Conf Comm, Rep Whalley MA VV
  • June 15, 2005: (Spkr appts Reps: Drisko, Whalley, O'Brien & Weed)
  • June 16, 2005: Sen. Boyce Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV [06/09/05]
  • June 16, 2005: President Appoints; Senators Boyce, Bragdon, Hassan [06/09/05]
  • June 21, 2005: Conf Comm Meeting June 21 1:00 RM308,LOB
  • June 22, 2005: Committee of Conference Report; New Am {2101}, Filed
  • June 29, 2005: Committee of Conference Report {2101}, Division 14Y-9N, Adopted
  • June 29, 2005: Conf Comm Report lost RC(154-175)

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