HB 1174 (2006): requiring that voters who request a secret ballot be present at the town meeting.

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HB 1174 (2006)

requiring that voters who request a secret ballot be present at the town meeting.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Municipalities
Chapter law: 117

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2006, making it Chapter 117 of the session laws. It took effect on July 9, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

February 16, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301/LOB
April 12, 2006, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Municipal & County Government
February 16, 2006: Public Hearing Feb 16 10:30 RM301/LOB
February 22, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for March 7 (vote 15-0; CC)
March 7, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
March 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC11
April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:50 a.m
April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:40 a.m
April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 3, 2006: Enrolled
May 3, 2006: Enrolled
May 10, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/10/06, Eff. date 7/9/06, Chapter 0117

Laws It Would Change

RSA 40:4-a