HB 483 (2005): relative to instructions to be placed on the general election ballot.

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HB 483 (2005)

relative to instructions to be placed on the general election ballot.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 62

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 22, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it. 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 27, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 62 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2005, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 27, 2005, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • February 2, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 1:00 RM308,LOB
  • February 22, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 22 1:00 RM308,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 9, 2005: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • April 27, 2005: Hearing; April 27, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC14
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 7/22/2005 Chap: 0062

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