HB 1508-FN (2008): relative to prohibited influence of voters and persons intending to vote and relative to the applicability of political advertising and push polling restrictions.
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HB 1508-FN (2008)
relative to prohibited influence of voters and persons intending to vote and relative to the applicability of political advertising and push polling restrictions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 118
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 10, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes. A floor amendment (0219h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 6, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 210–91. On February 6, 2008 the bill was referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2008, making it Chapter 118 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- January 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- March 4, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- March 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
- April 9, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
Votes
- February 6, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h (New Title) — yeas 210, nays 91, passed
- March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Election Law
- January 10, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
- January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 2:30 PM LOB 308
- January 31, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment for Feb 6 (Vote: 8-7, RC)
- January 31, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0219h (New Title)
- February 6, 2008: Amendment #0219h (New Title) Adopted, VV
- February 6, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h (New Title): MA DIV 210-91
- February 6, 2008: Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- February 19, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 204
- March 4, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/4/2008 11:30 AM LOB 204
- March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 7, 2008: Executive Session: 3/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 204
- March 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 CC (vote 14-0)
- March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
- April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
- April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/01/08]; SC17
- May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 8, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- June 3, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/03/2008; Chapter 0118
- June 6, 2008: I. Section I Effective 07/01/2008
- June 6, 2008: II. Remainder Effective 06/03/2008