HB 391 (2006): relative to election affidavits.

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HB 391 (2006)

relative to election affidavits.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 94

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 committee voted 12–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and 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 (0208h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes. On February 1, 2006 the House failed “Reconsideration per Rep. O'Neil”. 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 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 21–3 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 9, 2006, making it Chapter 94 of the session laws. It took effect on July 8, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 11:00 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>
  • September 27, 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, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: MOTION: OTP/AM — yeas 206, nays 137, passed
  • February 1, 2006, House: REP O'NEIL: RECONSIDERATION — yeas 138, nays 205, failed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 21, nays 3, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 11:00 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 1:00 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: Comm Report for Jan 18: OTP/AM (vote 12-6; RC) (0208h)
  • January 18, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection
  • February 1, 2006: Maj AM {0208h}, AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Flr AM {0486h} Rep. O'Brien, AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM's {0208h} & {0486h}, MA, RC (206-138)
  • February 1, 2006: Reconsideration per Rep. O'Neil, ML, RC (138-205)
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:15 p.m
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, RC 21Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/9/06, Eff. date 7/8/06, Chapter 0094

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