SB 38 (2009): relative to placing vote tallies on town and school district ballots.

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SB 38 (2009)

relative to placing vote tallies on town and school district ballots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 2

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 4, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 4, 2009 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0326h). The committee's amendment (0326h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 18, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. DeVries Concurs with House Amendment{0326h}” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on February 19, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 20, 2009, making it Chapter 2 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • February 11, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 12, 2009: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301 Following Session

Votes

  • February 4, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 18, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0326h — voice vote, passed
  • February 18, 2009, Senate: Sen. DeVries Concurs with House Amendment{0326h} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 22, 2009: Hearing; January 22, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC7
  • January 22, 2009: === CANCELLED === Committee Report; Ought to Pass [1/28/09]; SC8
  • January 27, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [2/04/09]; SC9
  • February 4, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 4, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Municipal & County Government
  • February 11, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/11/2009 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 12, 2009: Executive Session: 2/12/2009 AM LOB 301 Following Session
  • February 12, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0326h for Feb 18 CC (vote 16-0)
  • February 12, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0326h
  • February 17, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/17/2009 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 18, 2009: Amendment #0326h Adopted, VV
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0326h: MA VV
  • February 18, 2009: Sen. DeVries Concurs with House Amendment{0326h}, MA, VV
  • February 19, 2009: Enrolled 02/18/09
  • February 19, 2009: Enrolled [2/18/2009]
  • February 20, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 2/20/09; Eff. Date 2/20/09; Chapter 0002

Laws It Would Change

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