HB 105 (2009): relative to voting machines for the counting of ballots.
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HB 105 (2009)
relative to voting machines for the counting of ballots.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 70
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0129h). The committee's amendment (0129h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1381s), offered by Sen. Merrill, was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 29, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1381s (Rep Pierce)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1481) was adopted on May 6, 2009. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1481) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 2009, making it Chapter 70 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 3, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 7, 2009, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101
Votes
- February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0129h — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1381s} — voice vote, passed
- April 29, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1381s (Rep Pierce) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Election Law
- January 21, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/21/2009 11:30 AM LOB 308
- February 3, 2009: Executive Session: 2/3/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308
- February 5, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0129h for Feb 12 CC (vote 19-0)
- February 5, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0129h
- February 12, 2009: Amendment #0129h Adopted, VV
- February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0129h: MA VV
- March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
- April 7, 2009: Hearing; April 7, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC17
- April 15, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/09]; SC20
- April 22, 2009: Sen. Merrill Floor Amendment{1381s}, AA, VV
- April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1381s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 22, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 29, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1381s (Rep Pierce): MA VV
- May 6, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1481 Adopted
- May 13, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1481 Adopted
- May 13, 2009: Enrolled
- May 20, 2009: Enrolled
- June 9, 2009: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2009; Effective 08/08/2009; Chapter 0070