HB 1222-FN (2006): relative to unlawful voting.

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HB 1222-FN (2006)

relative to unlawful voting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 68

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 10, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it. On February 2, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15, Without Objection”. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 15–8 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 68 of the session laws. It took effect on September 1, 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 10, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, RM308/LOB
  • March 29, 2006, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Motion to Table Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 8, nays 15, failed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Clegg/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 11:00 RM308/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (11-6; RC)
  • January 26, 2006: Min Rprt: ITL
  • February 2, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal, Feb 15, Without Objection
  • February 15, 2006: Flr AM {0956h} (Rep. Vaillancourt) AA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1174
  • February 15, 2006: Passed with AM {0956h}, MA, VV HJ 19a, pg 1174
  • February 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 29, 2006: Hearing; March 29, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC11
  • March 29, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/06/06]; SC13
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 6, 2006: Sen. Burling Moved Lay On Table RC 8Y-15N, MF
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 15Y-8N, MA; 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: 9/1/2006 Chap: 0068
  • April 25, 2006: Enrolled

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