SB 478 (2008): relative to processing absentee ballots.
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SB 478 (2008)
relative to processing absentee ballots.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 108
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 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it 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 25, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–7 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2008, making it Chapter 108 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Molly Kelly (D - SD10) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5)
- Sen. Robert Letourneau (R - SD19)
- Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 3)
- Rep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3)
- Rep. Kris Roberts (D - Ches 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2008, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
- March 25, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — 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, 8:50 a.m.; SC2
- February 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/14/08]; SC6
- February 13, 2008: Introduced 2/13/2008 and Referred to Election Law
- February 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- February 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 11:00 AM LOB 308
- April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 308
- April 16, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 30 Reg (vote 8-7)
- April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- May 8, 2008: Enrolled
- May 15, 2008: Enrolled
- May 29, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/28/08; Eff. Date 07/27/08, Chapter 0108