HB 609-FN (2007): relative to disclosure of campaign contributions in local elections.
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HB 609-FN (2007)
relative to disclosure of campaign contributions in local elections.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 43
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0624h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1234) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 2, 2007 the House adopted “House Concur with Senate AM #1234s, Rep Clemons” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 2007, making it Chapter 43 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kimberley Casey (D - Rock 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 6, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- March 14, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 11, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0624h — voice vote, passed
- April 18, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1234} — voice vote, passed
- May 2, 2007, House: House Concur with Senate AM #1234s, Rep Clemons — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
- March 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/6/2007 11:00 AM LOB 308
- March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
- March 15, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0624h} for March 21 (vote 13-2; RC)
- March 15, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0624h
- March 21, 2007: Amendment {0624h} Adopted, VV
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0624h: MA VV
- March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
- April 11, 2007: Hearing; April 11, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC15
- April 12, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment(1234) [04/18/07]; SC16, Pg.10
- April 18, 2007: Committee Amendment{1234}, AA, VV
- April 18, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1234}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 18, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 2, 2007: House Concur with Senate AM #1234s, Rep Clemons MA VV
- May 2, 2007: Enrolled
- May 3, 2007: Enrolled
- May 22, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/07; Eff. Date 07/20/07; Chapter 0043