CACR 4 (2009): relating to elections. Providing that certain persons may vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.

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CACR 4 (2009)

relating to elections. Providing that certain persons may vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.

Status: Failed to pass
Term: 2009-2010
House committee: Election Law
Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held public hearings on January 21, 2009 and January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0156h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–8. On February 12, 2009 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Follow First Bill on Regular Calendar for Feb 18” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0156h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 193–176.

Hearings and Sessions

January 21, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
January 27, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
February 3, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

February 12, 2009, House: Special Ordered to Follow First Bill on Regular Calendar for Feb 18 — voice vote, passed
February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with AM #0156h — yeas 193, nays 176, failed

The Docket

January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Election Law
January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 10:30 AM LOB 308
January 27, 2009: Continued Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 1:30 PM LOB 308
February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308
February 5, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0156h for Feb 12 RC (vote 11-8)
February 5, 2009: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0156h
February 5, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
February 12, 2009: Special Ordered to Follow First Bill on Regular Calendar for Feb 18: MA VV
February 18, 2009: Amendment #0156h Adopted, VV
February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with AM #0156h: MF DIV 193-176 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths

Laws It Would Change

Part First, Article 11 of the state Constitution

Related Bills

CACR 15 (2014): relating to elections. Providing that certain persons may vote in primaries prior to turning 18 years of age.