HB 1476 (2010): relative to periodic verification of the checklist.
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HB 1476 (2010)
relative to periodic verification of the checklist.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 177
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 3, 2010 the House voted to pass it 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 20, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 2010, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Bates (R - Rock 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Timothy Horrigan (D - Straf 7)
- Rep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Sen. Matthew Houde (D - SD5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 20, 2010, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101
Votes
- March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Election Law
- February 2, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/2/2010 1:00 PM LOB 308 (Orig 10:30 AM)
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
- February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 3 CC (Vote 16-0)
- March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
- April 20, 2010: Hearing: April 20, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 8:40 a.m.; SC16
- April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 4/28/10; SC17
- April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 28, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- May 12, 2010: Enrolled
- June 21, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/21/2010; Effective 08/20/2010; Chapter 0177