SB 36 (2007): eliminating straight ticket voting.

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SB 36 (2007)

eliminating straight ticket voting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 1

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 January 31, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 8, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 18–6 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 21, 2007 and was 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 21, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–4 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 23, 2007, making it Chapter 1 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2007, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 12, 2007, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 21, 2007, 8:45 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 307

Votes

  • February 8, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 18, nays 6, passed
  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • January 31, 2007: Hearing; January 31, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:45 a.m.; SC5
  • January 31, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/08/07]; SC6
  • February 8, 2007: Ought to Pass, RC 18Y- 6N, MA, OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 21, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • March 12, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/12/2007 12:00 PM LOB 308
  • March 21, 2007: Executive Session: 3/21/07 8:45 AM LOB 307
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for March 27 (vote 10-4; RC)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV; HJ 30A, pg.1072
  • April 12, 2007: Enrolled
  • April 19, 2007: Enrolled
  • April 23, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 04/16/07; Eff. Date 06/15/07; Chapter 0001

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