HB 1217 (2006): requiring the secretary of state to publish certain information on campaign contributions.

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HB 1217 (2006)

requiring the secretary of state to publish certain information on campaign contributions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 57

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 31, 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 Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. 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 24, 2006, making it Chapter 57 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 2006. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2006, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, RM308/LOB
  • March 23, 2006, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • January 31, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 31 10:00 RM308/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for March 7 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC11
  • March 24, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [04/06/06]; SC13
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 13, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 24, 2006: Signed by the Governor on 4/24/2006 Eff: 6/23/2006 Chap: 0057
  • April 25, 2006: Enrolled

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