HB 622 (2009): amending the hearing dates of the ballot law commission.

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HB 622 (2009)

amending the hearing dates of the ballot law commission.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 44

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to pass it 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 14, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2009, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2009, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 210-211
  • February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 14, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 17, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • April 14, 2009: Hearing; April 14, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m
  • April 15, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/09]; SC20
  • April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2009: Signed by the Governor 05/15/2009; Effective 07/14/2009; Chapter 0044

Laws It Would Change

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