HB 349 (2006): relative to placement and removal of political advertising.

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HB 349 (2006)

relative to placement and removal of political advertising.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 273

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 15, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 14, 2005, October 4, 2005 and October 11, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 4, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 4, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1413). The committee's amendment (1413) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1584). The committee's amendment (1584) was adopted on a voice vote on April 6, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 19, 2006 the House adopted “Request Comm of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Whalley. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Bragdon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 16, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 24, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 24, 2006 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 15, 2006, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws. It took effect on August 14, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 15, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • September 14, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep J Allen>
  • October 4, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep J Allen>
  • October 11, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Allen>
  • February 8, 2006, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • May 16, 2006, 10:30 AM: committee of conference, RM308/LOB

Votes

  • March 22, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2006, House: Request Comm of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Bragdon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • February 15, 2005: Hearing Feb 15 2:00 RM308,LOB
  • February 24, 2005: Retained in Committee
  • September 1, 2005: (Ret Subcom: Reps J Allen, Kennedy, Whalley, Hirschmann, Carew, Splaine, C Chase & J Tilton)
  • September 14, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 14 1:00 RM308,LOB <Rep J Allen>
  • October 4, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 4 1:00 RM308,LOB <Rep J Allen>
  • October 11, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 11 9:30 RM308,LOB <Rep Allen>
  • December 1, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006: OTP/AM (vote 17-0; CC)
  • December 1, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0027}
  • January 4, 2006: Passed with Amendment
  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • February 8, 2006: Hearing; February 8, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:45 p.m.; SC2
  • March 16, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1413} [03/22/06]; SC11, Pg.59-60
  • March 22, 2006: Committee Amendment{1413}, AA, VV
  • March 22, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1413}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26][See Perm Journal]
  • March 30, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1584} [04/06/06]; SC13, Pg.9
  • April 6, 2006: Committee Amendment{1584}, AA, VV
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1584}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 19, 2006: House NON-Concurred with Senate AM, Request Comm of Conference (Rep. Whalley) MA, VV
  • April 19, 2006: Speaker Appts: Reps. O'Brien, Janet Allen, Millham & Harvey
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Bragdon Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Flanders, Hassan
  • May 16, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting May 16 10:30 RM308/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment (2277}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report(2277}; Senate Amendment + New Amendment ,Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled; [See Perm Journal]
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/15/06; Eff 8/14/06 Chapter 0273

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