SB 492 (2008): relative to persons designated to fill vacancies on the ballot and relative to recount requests by candidates.

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SB 492 (2008)

relative to persons designated to fill vacancies on the ballot and relative to recount requests by candidates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 377

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 voice vote 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 voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1223h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 30, 2008. On April 30, 2008 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Clemons)” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–1 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 1223h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 14, 2008. On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2008 the House adopted “Divide Question: Remove Sections 2&3 from AM#1223hNT (Rep McRae)” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Burling. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2164) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2164) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 15, 2008, making it Chapter 377 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2008, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 2, 2008, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 15, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 7, 2008, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 27, 2008, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 7, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep Clemons) — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Divide Question: Remove Sections 2&3 from AM#1223hNT (Rep McRae) — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Part of AM #1223h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Nonconcur with House Am{1223}(NT); Requests C of C — 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, 9:10 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, MA, VV; 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 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • April 2, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/2/2008 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • April 22, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1223h NT for April 30 CC (vote 15-0)
  • April 22, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1223h (New Title)
  • April 30, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Winters)
  • April 30, 2008: Recommit (Rep Clemons): MA VV
  • May 7, 2008: Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment: 5/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 7, 2008: Executive Session: 5/7/2008 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1223h NT for May 14 CC (vote 10-1)
  • May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1223h (New Title)
  • May 14, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Winters)
  • May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
  • May 15, 2008: Divide Question: Remove Sections 2&3 from AM#1223hNT (Rep McRae): MA VV By Req 2/3; HJ41 PG2076-2078
  • May 15, 2008: Adoption of Sections 2&3 of AM#1223h(NT) Failed, DIV 86-113 Lacking Required 2/3
  • May 15, 2008: Remainder of Comm AM#1223h(NT) Adopted, DIV 171-30 By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Part of AM #1223h (NT): MA VV By Required Two-Thirds
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Burling Moved Nonconcur with House Am{1223}(NT); Requests C of C, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators Cilley, DeVries and Gallus
  • May 21, 2008: Rep Tupper Moved House Accede to Senate Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Clemons, Pierce, Jasper, and Boutin
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 27, 2008, Room 103, LOB, 11:00 a.m
  • May 29, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1984, House Amendment: Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #1984 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{1984}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2164 (New Title) Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2164}(2nd New Title), Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 15, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 07/11/08; Eff. Date 09/09/08, Chapter 0377

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