HB 683 (2008): relative to nominations by party committees.

Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“HB 683 (2008): relative to nominations by party committees.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/bill/2008/hb683. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). HB 683 (2008): relative to nominations by party committees. Retrieved 24 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/bill/2008/hb683
Chicago
Granite Record. “HB 683 (2008): relative to nominations by party committees.” Accessed 24 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/bill/2008/hb683.
BibTeX
@misc{bill-2008-hb683, title = {HB 683 (2008): relative to nominations by party committees.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2008/hb683}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

HB 683 (2008)

relative to nominations by party committees.

  • 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 31, 2007 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 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 September 12, 2007 and October 17, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–4 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 a public hearing on March 26, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster. On May 14, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. On May 14, 2008 the Senate rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1871), offered by Sen. Burling, was adopted on a roll call 16–8 on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1871 NT (Rep Clemons)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 12, 2007, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 20, 2007, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 17, 2007, 12:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 26, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • January 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Referred to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Floor Amendment (1871s), Sen. Barnes/Sen. Kenney — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1871}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1871 NT (Rep Clemons) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 15, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 12, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/12/07 12:30 PM LOB 308
  • September 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee work session 9/20/07 3:00 PM LOB 308
  • October 17, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/17/07 12:30 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 for Jan 16 (vote 12-4; RC)
  • January 16, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • March 26, 2008: Hearing; March 26, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Referred to Interim Study [05/01/08]; SC17
  • May 1, 2008: Referred to Interim Study [Not Voted On]
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Foster Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Referred to Interim Study, MF, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Ought to Pass
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1871}(New Title) RC 16Y-8N, AA
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1871}(New Title)
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Moved to Divide the Question Sec. 1-5, 11 and Sec. 6-10
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Withdrew His Request to Divide the Question
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1871}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment #1871 NT (Rep Clemons): MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

From the General Court