HB 667-FN (2009): relative to misrepresenting the origin of a campaign call and relative to penalties for telephone harassment involving a number used to facilitate transportation of voters or otherwise to support voting or registering to vote.

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HB 667-FN (2009)

relative to misrepresenting the origin of a campaign call and relative to penalties for telephone harassment involving a number used to facilitate transportation of voters or otherwise to support voting or registering to vote.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 320

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 with changes (amendment 0354h). The committee's amendment (0354h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 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 March 31, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1496s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 13, 2009, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1628s), offered by Sen. Bragdon, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on May 13, 2009. On May 13, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 20, 2009 the House adopted “Lay on the Table (Rep Jasper)” on a voice vote. On May 20, 2009 the House adopted “Remove from Table (Rep Jasper)” on a voice vote. On May 20, 2009 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1496s (New Title) (Rep Clemons)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 27, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 7, 2009, making it Chapter 320 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2009, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 210-211
  • February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 31, 2009, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0354h — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment (1628s) — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 13, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1496s} (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: Lay on the Table (Rep Jasper) — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: Remove from Table (Rep Jasper) — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1496s (New Title) (Rep Clemons) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 3:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0354h for Mar 4 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 18, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0354h
  • March 4, 2009: Amendment #0354h Adopted, VV
  • March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0354h: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • March 31, 2009: Hearing; March 31, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC17
  • May 6, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment (1496s) (New Title) [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Committee Amendment {1496s} (New Title), AA, VV
  • May 13, 2009: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment {1628s} (New Title), RC 10Y - 14N, AF
  • May 13, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1496s} (New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 13, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 20, 2009: Lay on the Table (Rep Jasper): MA VV
  • May 20, 2009: Remove from Table (Rep Jasper): MA VV
  • May 20, 2009: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1496s (New Title) (Rep Clemons): MA VV
  • May 20, 2009: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2009: Enrolled
  • August 7, 2009: Signed by the Governor 08/07/2009; Chapter 0320
  • August 10, 2009: I. Section 2 Effective 01/01/2010
  • August 10, 2009: II. Remainder Effective 08/07/2009

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 432-FN (2009): relative to penalties for telephone harassment involving a number used to facilitate transportation of voters or otherwise to support voting or registering to vote.

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