SB 437 (2008): relative to access to voter information.

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SB 437 (2008)

relative to access to voter information.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 10

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 24, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0295) was adopted on a voice vote on February 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 2, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1164h). The committee's amendment (1164h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. On April 24, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 2008, making it Chapter 10 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 13, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 2, 2008, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0295} — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1164h NT — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1164}(New Title) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • January 24, 2008: Hearing; January 24, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:10 a.m.; SC2
  • February 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0295} [02/14/08]; SC6, Pg.19-20
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Amendment {0295}, AA, VV
  • February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0295}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/13/2008 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 18, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/18/2008 LOB 308 12:00 PM (during Session break)
  • March 25, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 3/25/2008 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • April 2, 2008: Rescheduled Executive Session: 4/2/2008 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • April 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1164h NT for April 16 Reg (vote 11-0); HC 28B
  • April 15, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1164h (New Title); HC 28B
  • April 16, 2008: Amendment #1164h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • April 16, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1164h NT: MA VV
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Burling Concurs with House Amendment{1164}(New Title)[Not Voted On]
  • April 17, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • April 24, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 24, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Concur with House Amendment{1164}(New Title), MA, VV
  • April 24, 2008: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2008: Enrolled [4/23/2008]
  • May 6, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/05/08; Eff. 05/05/08; Chapter 0010

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 756-FN (2007): relative to centralized voter registration database information.

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