HB 1227 (2008): clarifying when persons elected may assume certain offices.

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HB 1227 (2008)

clarifying when persons elected may assume certain offices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 280

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1484) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Clemons)” on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate adopted “Sen. Burling Accede to House Request for Conference Committee” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 280 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 2, 2008, 8:55 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • May 27, 2008, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1484} — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Clemons) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Sen. Burling Accede to House Request for Conference Committee — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Election Law
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/08 10:00 AM LOB 308 (Continued 2/14/08 10:00 AM LOB 308 if Needed)
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 2, 2008: Hearing; April 2, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:55 a.m.; SC13
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1484} [05/01/08]; SC17, Pg.13-14
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Amendment{1484}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1484}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 14, 2008: House Non-Concurs and Requests a Committee of Conference (Rep Clemons): MA VV
  • May 14, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Clemons, Pierce, Jasper, and Boutin
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Accede to House Request for Conference Committee, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators DeVries, Cilley and Letourneau
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report; New Amendment{1980}, Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{1980}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1980 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 08/26/2008; Chapter 0280

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