HB 1245 (2010): relative to declarations of candidacy and intent by presidential candidates.

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HB 1245 (2010)

relative to declarations of candidacy and intent by presidential candidates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 50

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 19, 2010. The committee met in executive session on January 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0353h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 10, 2010. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar”. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 17, 2010. On February 17, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar”. The committee's amendment (0353h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0595h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1557) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2010, making it Chapter 50 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • January 26, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 6, 2010, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0353h (New Title) and #0595h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Election Law
  • January 19, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/19/2010 10:15 AM LOB 308 (Orig 11:00 AM)
  • January 26, 2010: Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 3, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0353h (New Title) for Feb 10 CC (vote 14-0)
  • February 3, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0353h (New Title)
  • February 10, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
  • February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • February 17, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Jasper)
  • February 17, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Day Beginning of Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • March 3, 2010: Amendment #0353h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Floor Amendment #0595h (New Title) (Rep Jasper) Adopted, VV
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendments #0353h (New Title) and #0595h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 7, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/14/10; SC15
  • April 14, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 28, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1557 Adopted
  • April 28, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1557 Adopted
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor 05/18/2010; Chapter 0050
  • May 24, 2010: I. Sections 2-3 Effective as Provided in Section 4
  • May 24, 2010: II. Remainder Effective 07/17/2010

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