HB 285 (2008): relative to voting machines.

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HB 285 (2008)

relative to voting machines.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 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 work sessions on June 14, 2007, June 28, 2007, August 22, 2007, August 29, 2007, September 5, 2007, September 12, 2007, September 19, 2007, September 26, 2007, October 3, 2007, October 10, 2007, October 17, 2007, October 24, 2007 and November 5, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2632h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2632h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 a public hearing on March 19, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1387) was adopted on a voice vote on April 24, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 24, 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 Concurs with Senate Amendment #1387 (Rep Clemons)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 4, 2008, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 8, 2007, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • June 14, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • June 28, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • August 22, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • August 29, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 305
  • September 5, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 12, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 19, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 26, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 3, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 10, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 17, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 24, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 5, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 19, 2008, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2632h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1387} — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1387 (Rep Clemons) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • March 8, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 14, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/14/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • June 28, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/28/07 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • August 22, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/22/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • August 29, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/29/07 2:00 PM LOB 305
  • September 5, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/5/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • September 12, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/12/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • September 19, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/19/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • September 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/26/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • October 3, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/3/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • October 10, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/10/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • October 17, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • October 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • November 5, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/5/07 2:00 PM LOB 308
  • November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 13, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2632h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote14-3;CC); HC2 PG123
  • November 13, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2632h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2632h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2632h (New Title): 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, 9:45 a.m.; SC11
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1387} [04/24/08]; SC16, Pg.7-8
  • April 24, 2008: Committee Amendment{1387}, AA, VV
  • April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1387}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 14, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1387 (Rep Clemons): MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/04/2008; Effective 06/04/2008; Chapter 0134

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