HB 1147 (2006): relative to the conduct of recounts.
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HB 1147 (2006)
relative to the conduct of recounts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 41
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 19, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it 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 with changes (amendment 1412). The committee's amendment (1412) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 22, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 5, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 13, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 18, 2006, making it Chapter 41 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2006.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 5)
- Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 5)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 19, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, RM308/LOB
- March 15, 2006, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 5, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Election Law
- January 19, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 19 10:30 RM308/LOB
- January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 17-0; CC)
- February 1, 2006: Passed MA, VV
- February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- March 15, 2006: Hearing; March 15, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m
- March 16, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1412} [03/22/06]; SC11, Pg.60
- March 22, 2006: Committee Amendment{1412}, AA, VV
- March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1412}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 22, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 5, 2006: House Concurred with Senate Amend, Rep. Whalley, MA, VV
- April 13, 2006: Enrolled
- April 13, 2006: Enrolled
- April 18, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/18/2006 Eff: 6/17/2006 Chap: 0041