SB 45 (2008): changing the name of the ballot law commission to the elections and ballot law commission, increasing the membership of the commission, and requiring the commission to propose redistricting plans.

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SB 45 (2008)

changing the name of the ballot law commission to the elections and ballot law commission, increasing the membership of the commission, and requiring the commission to propose redistricting plans.

Status: Killed
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on February 8, 2007 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 22, 2007 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1165) was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1254), offered by Sen. Letourneau, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on April 12, 2007. A floor amendment (1253), offered by Sen. Gallus, was adopted on a voice vote on April 12, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 12, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 14–10 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 May 1, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 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 October 2, 2007 and October 9, 2007. The committee met in executive session on November 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 16, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

February 21, 2007, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
May 1, 2007, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
May 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
October 2, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
October 9, 2007, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
November 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

March 22, 2007, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
April 12, 2007, Senate: Floor Amendment (1254s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Clegg — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
April 12, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment Sen. Barnes/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
January 16, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

February 8, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
February 21, 2007: Hearing; February 21, 2007, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC8
March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0631} [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.6
March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0631} [Not Voted on]
March 22, 2007: Sen. Burling Moved Recommit, MA, VV
April 4, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1165} [04/12/07]; SC15, Pg.5-7
April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to Election Law (4/11/07)
April 12, 2007: Committee Amendment(1165), AA, VV
April 12, 2007: Sen. Letourneau Floor Amendment{1254}(New Title) RC 10Y-14N, AF
April 12, 2007: Sen. Gallus Floor Amendment{1253}, AA, VV
April 12, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments {1165}{1253} RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
April 12, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 1, 2007: Public Hearing: 5/1/2007 11:30 AM LOB 308
May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 308
May 8, 2007: Retained in Committee
October 2, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/2/07 10:00 AM LOB 308
October 9, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/9/07 10:30 AM LOB 308
November 8, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 308
November 13, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Jan 16 (vote 17-0; RC)
January 16, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 323 (2009): changing the name of the ballot law commission to the elections and ballot law commission, increasing the membership of the commission, and requiring the commission to propose redistricting plans.