HB 480 (2007): relative to party columns listing names on ballots.

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HB 480 (2007)

relative to party columns listing names on ballots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 141

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 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0640h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 9, 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 141 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 14, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 9, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0640h — 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 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 11:45 AM LOB 308
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 16, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0640h} for March 27 (vote 14-1; RC)
  • March 16, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0640h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0640h} Adopted, VV; HJ 30A, pg.1070
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0640h: MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1069-1070
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • May 9, 2007: Hearing; May 9, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC19
  • 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 0141

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