HB 1554-FN (2008): relative to challenges of voters.
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HB 1554-FN (2008)
relative to challenges of voters.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
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 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0560h). The committee's amendment (0560h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 study it after the session ends. On May 8, 2008 the Senate voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Pierce (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 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 9, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
Votes
- March 12, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0560h — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2008, Senate: Referred to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Election Law
- January 29, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/29/2008 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 with Amendment #0560h for Mar 12 Reg (vote 11-3)
- February 14, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0560h
- March 12, 2008: Amendment #0560h Adopted, VV
- March 12, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0560h: 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, 8:45 a.m.; SC14
- April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/08/08]; SC18
- May 8, 2008: Referred to Interim Study, MA, VV