HB 120 (2007): relative to extending polling hours.

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HB 120 (2007)

relative to extending polling hours.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 8

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2007. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On March 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2007, making it Chapter 8 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 16, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 4, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • January 31, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/31/2007 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 16, 2007: Executive Session: 2/16/07 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 22, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 6 {Vote: 14-1; CC}
  • March 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 4, 2007: Hearing; April 4, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 12, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/18/07]; SC16
  • April 18, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 18, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 26, 2007: Enrolled
  • April 26, 2007: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 5/2/07; Eff. Date 7/1/07; Chapter 0008

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