SB 436 (2008): enabling certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.

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SB 436 (2008)

enabling certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • 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 Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 7, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 17–6 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee held a work session on April 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for April 23 Reg by a vote of 9–6. On April 23, 2008 the House adopted “Laid on the Table (Rep Pierce)” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table when the session ended on September 24, 2008, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 2, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 7, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Burling — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Laid on the Table (Rep Pierce) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • January 30, 2008: Hearing; January 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:30 a.m.; SC2
  • January 31, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/07/08]; SC5
  • February 7, 2008: Sen Larsen Without Objection Moved Election Law and Internal Affairs to The End of Calander
  • February 7, 2008: Ought to Pass RC 17Y-6N, MA; OT3rdg
  • February 7, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 2, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/2/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for April 23 Reg (vote 9-6)
  • April 23, 2008: Laid on the Table (Rep Pierce): MA VV
  • September 24, 2008: Died on the Table

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 21 (2009): enabling certain persons to vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.
  • HB 133 (2007): relative to voter registration forms.

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