HB 735 (2007): relative to the form of the presidential primary election ballot, relative to administration of official oaths, and relative to assistant election officials.
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HB 735 (2007)
relative to the form of the presidential primary election ballot, relative to administration of official oaths, and relative to assistant election officials.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 331
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, 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 with changes. The committee's amendment (1673) was adopted on a voice vote on May 24, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 24, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 14, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Burling Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 18, 2007 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 20, 2007, making it Chapter 331 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Suzanne Harvey (D - Hills 21) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 12, 2007, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- March 14, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 19, 2007, 9:25 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
- June 18, 2007, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 308
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 24, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1673}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
- June 14, 2007, Senate: Sen. Burling Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
- March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 11:15 AM LOB 308
- March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
- March 16, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 14-0; 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, 9:25 a.m.; SC16
- May 17, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1673}(New Title) [05/24/07]; SC21, Pg.26-27
- May 24, 2007: Committee Amendment{1673}(New Title), AA, VV
- May 24, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1673}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 24, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 7, 2007: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM #1673 NT, Request Comm of Conf, Rep Weed
- June 7, 2007: Speaker appts Reps Clemons, Jasper, Weed and C. Chase
- June 14, 2007: Sen. Burling Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference; MA, VV
- June 14, 2007: President Appoints Senators; Burling, Letourneau, DeVries
- June 18, 2007: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/18/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
- June 21, 2007: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment{2163}, Filed
- June 27, 2007: Senate Amendment{2163}, Adopted, VV
- June 27, 2007: Conference Committee Report #2163: Adopted, VV
- June 27, 2007: Enrolled
- June 27, 2007: Enrolled
- July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/07; Eff. Date 07/16/07; Chapter 0331