HB 345 (2006): requiring photo identification to obtain a ballot.

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HB 345 (2006)

requiring photo identification to obtain a ballot.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 7, 2005, June 21, 2005, June 28, 2005, September 20, 2005, September 27, 2005, October 6, 2005, October 13, 2005, November 15, 2005 and November 22, 2005. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 18, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (0235h) was rejected on a voice vote on February 1, 2006. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. On February 1, 2006 the House failed “Reconsideration per Rep. O'Neil” 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 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 14–9 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on May 5, 2006. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On June 28, 2006 the House voted 204–140 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • June 21, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • June 28, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • September 20, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • October 6, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM307,LOB <Rep O'Brien> ==Note Room Change==
  • October 13, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • November 15, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • November 22, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308/LOB
  • March 8, 2006, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: REP O'BRIEN: FLOOR AMENDMENT {0443} — yeas 205, nays 153, passed
  • February 1, 2006, House: MOTION: OTP/AM — yeas 211, nays 149, passed
  • February 1, 2006, House: Reconsideration per Rep. O'Neil — voice vote, failed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Gottesman/Sen. Barnes — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • June 28, 2006, House: OVERRIDE GOVERNOR'S VETO — yeas 204, nays 140, failed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 9:30 RM308,LOB
  • March 16, 2005: Retained in committee
  • June 7, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions June 7 & 14 9:30 RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • June 21, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions June 21 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • June 28, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions June 28 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • September 1, 2005: (Ret Subcom: Reps O'Brien, Reeves, Biundo, Boehm, Langlais, Weed, C Chase & Harvey)
  • September 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions Sep 20 1:00 RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • September 27, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Sessions Sep 27 100 RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • October 6, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 6 9:30 RM307,LOB <Rep O'Brien> ==Note Room Change==
  • October 13, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 13 9:30 RM308,LOB
  • November 15, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 15 1:00 RM308,LOB <Rep O'Brien>
  • November 22, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 22 1:00 RM308/LOB
  • December 1, 2005: Maj Rprt for Jan 18: OTP/AM (vote 10-7;RC) (0235h)
  • December 1, 2005: Min Rprt: ITL
  • January 18, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection
  • February 1, 2006: Maj AM {0235h}, AL, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Flr AM {0443h} Rep. O'Brien, AA, RC (205-153)
  • February 1, 2006: Flr AM {0717h} Rep. Kurk, AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM {0443h} & {0717h}, MA, RC (211-149)
  • February 1, 2006: Reconsideration per Rep. O'Neil, ML, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 14Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 20, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor on 05/05/06
  • June 28, 2006: Veto Sustained, RC (204-140) , Lacking necessary 2/3

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