SB 159-FN-LOCAL (2007): relative to polling place arrangement and accessibility.

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SB 159-FN-LOCAL (2007)

relative to polling place arrangement and accessibility.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 312

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0178) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 1, 2007. The committee held a work session on May 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1640h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 13, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Burling Concurs with House Amendment{1640}” on a voice vote. 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.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • May 1, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 15, 2007, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 8, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0178} — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1640h — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2007, Senate: Sen. Burling Concurs with House Amendment{1640} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • February 7, 2007: Hearing; February 7, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC6
  • February 21, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0178} [03/08/07]; SC9, Pg.6
  • March 8, 2007: Committee Amendment{0178}, AA, VV
  • March 8, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0178}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 8, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • May 15, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/15/2007 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 1:30 PM LOB 308
  • May 16, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1640h} for May 31 (vote 17-1; CC)
  • May 16, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #1640h
  • May 31, 2007: Amendment {1640h} Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1640h: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Sen. Burling Concurs with House Amendment{1640}; MA, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 07/13/07; Sections 1 & 2 Eff. Date 09/01/08
  • July 20, 2007: Remainder shall take Effect 07/13/07, Chapter 0312

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