HB 344 (2007): relative to conduct of recounts.

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HB 344 (2007)

relative to conduct of recounts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 136

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 5, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 19, 2007, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • February 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 16, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 5, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 19, 2007: Hearing; April 19, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:40 a.m.; SC16
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/24/07]; SC21
  • May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 6, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 0136

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