SB 26 (2006): requiring identification to obtain a ballot.

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SB 26 (2006)

requiring identification to obtain a ballot.

Status: Killed
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Internal Affairs
Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 12, 2005 and January 19, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 24, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 24, 2005 the Senate adopted “Recommit”, on a motion by Sen. Flanders. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On April 7, 2005 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0395). The committee's amendment (0395) was adopted on a roll call 15–8 on January 18, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 15–8 and ordered it to a third reading. On January 18, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

January 12, 2005, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
January 19, 2005, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
April 4, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM308/LOB

Votes

February 24, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, failed
April 7, 2005, Senate: Rerefer to Committee — voice vote, passed
January 18, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (0395) Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Barnes — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
January 18, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Hassen — yeas 15, nays 8, passed
April 26, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 5, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
January 12, 2005: Hearing; January 12, 2005, Room 103 LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC2
January 19, 2005: Hearing; January 19, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:45 p.m.; SC3
February 17, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/24/05]; SC8
February 24, 2005: Sen. Foster Moved Laid On Table, MF, VV
February 24, 2005: Ought to Pass [Not Voted ON]
February 24, 2005: Sen. Flanders Moved Recommit, Division 13Y-9N, MA
March 31, 2005: Committee Report; Rereferred to Committee [04/07/05]; SC14
April 7, 2005: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
January 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0395}[01/18/06]; SC2, Pg.5-6
January 18, 2006: Committee Amendment{0395}, RC 15Y-8N, AA
January 18, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0395}, RC 15Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
January 18, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
February 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Election Law HJ20, pg 1256
April 4, 2006: Public Hearing April 4 2:00 RM308/LOB
April 18, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL April 26 (vote 15-0; CC)
April 26, 2006: ITL, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

RSA 659:13