HB 621-FN (2006): requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists.

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HB 621-FN (2006)

requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal 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 March 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, September 20, 2005, September 27, 2005, October 4, 2005, October 11, 2005, October 18, 2005, October 25, 2005, November 1, 2005, November 8, 2005, November 15, 2005 and November 22, 2005. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0199h), by a vote of 9–5. 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”. On February 1, 2006 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 168–169. The committee minority's amendment (0199h) was adopted on a roll call 183–158 on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 198–144. On February 1, 2006 the House failed “Reconsideration per Rep. Craig”. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • September 14, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Whalley>
  • September 20, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • September 27, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, -12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 4, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, -12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 11, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, -12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 18, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • October 25, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308/LOB
  • November 1, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • November 8, 2005, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, = =
  • November 15, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • November 22, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • March 23, 2006, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: MAJORITY COMMITTEE REPORT: ITL — yeas 168, nays 169, failed
  • February 1, 2006, House: REP SPLAINE: MINORITY AMENDMENT {0199} — yeas 183, nays 158, passed
  • February 1, 2006, House: MOTION: OTP/AM — yeas 198, nays 144, passed
  • February 1, 2006, House: REP CRAIG: RECONSIDERATION — yeas 168, nays 173, failed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 11:00 RM308,LOB
  • March 23, 2005: Retained in committee
  • September 1, 2005: (Ret Subcom: Reps Whalley, Drisko, O'Brien, J Allen, Biundo, Splaine, Clemons & Weed)
  • September 14, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 14 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Whalley>
  • September 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 20 10:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • September 27, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 27 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 4, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 4 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 11, 2005: ==CANCELLED== Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 11 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 11, 2005: RESCHED- Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 11 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 18, 2005: ==CANCELLED== Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 18 10:00-12:00 RM308,LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • October 18, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 18 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • October 25, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 25 10:00 RM308/LOB
  • November 1, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 1 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • November 8, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 8 10:00 RM308/LOB
  • November 8, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 8 9:00
  • November 15, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 15 10:00 RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • November 22, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Nov 22 9:30 RM308/LOB <Rep Drisko>
  • December 1, 2005: Maj Report for Jan 4: ITL (vote 9-5; RC)
  • December 1, 2005: Min Rprt: OTP/AM (0199h)
  • January 18, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection
  • February 1, 2006: ITL ML, RC (168-169)
  • February 1, 2006: Rep. Splaine offered motion, Flr AM {0199h}
  • February 1, 2006: Min AM {0199h}, AA, RC (183-158)
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM {0199h}, MA, RC (198-144)
  • February 1, 2006: Reconsideration per Rep. Craig, ML RC (168-173)
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 22, 2006: Hearing; March 22, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC7
  • March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m.; SC10A
  • March 30, 2006: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/06/06]; SC13
  • April 6, 2006: Inexpedient to Legislate [Not Voted On]
  • April 6, 2006: Sen. Martel Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 380-FN (2013): requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists.
  • HB 748 (2007): requiring disclosure of gifts and campaign contributions by lobbyists and political committees, and requiring lobbyist statements to include certain information.
  • SB 534 (1996): requiring candidates to report when either receipts or expenditures exceed a certain amount.
  • SB 564 (1996): relative to reporting by political committees and candidates.
  • HB 1364-FN (2014): relative to political expenditure and contribution reporting requirements and relative to political expenditure limitations for state representative and county office candidates.

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