HB 1122 (2006): relative to special elections.

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HB 1122 (2006)

relative to special elections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 32

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0573h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (0573h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 4, 2006, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, RM308/LOB
  • March 15, 2006, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Election Law
  • January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 1:00 RM308/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0573h} for Feb 1 (vote 16-1; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: AM{0573h} AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 15, 2006: Hearing; March 15, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • March 16, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/22/06]; SC11
  • March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 22, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 30, 2006: Enrolled
  • March 31, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 4, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/04/2006 Eff: 6/03/2006 Chap: 0032

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