HB 233-FN-A (2008): specifying compensation for ballot law commissioners.

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HB 233-FN-A (2008)

specifying compensation for ballot law commissioners.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on September 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–7 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 19, 2008 and April 2, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. On April 17, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. On April 17, 2008 the Senate again adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. A floor amendment (1414), offered by Sen. Burling, was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 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 with Senate Amendment #1414 NT (Rep Clemons)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 2007, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 14, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 20, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 301
  • November 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 19, 2008, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • April 2, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1414}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1414 NT (Rep Clemons) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • March 9, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/9/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 14, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 20, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/07 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 13, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 16 (vote 10-7; RC)
  • January 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • March 19, 2008: Hearing; March 19, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC11
  • April 2, 2008: Hearing; April 2, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 2, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/08]; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 10, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1411}(New Title) [Not Voted On]
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Burling Withdrew Floor Amendment{1411}(New Title)
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1414}(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1414}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 14, 2008: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1414 NT (Rep Clemons): MA VV

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