HB 1535-FN (2010): relative to absentee voting, special elections, election returns, preservation of ballots, recounts, the ballot law commission, and electronic ballot counting devices.

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HB 1535-FN (2010)

relative to absentee voting, special elections, election returns, preservation of ballots, recounts, the ballot law commission, and electronic ballot counting devices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 317

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 February 2, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. On February 3, 2010 the House adopted “Suspend House Rules, Ext Reporting Date to Feb 11 (Reps Clemons & Jasper)” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0645h). The committee's amendment (0645h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1840s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 12, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 12, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1840s(NT) (Rep Pierce)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2358) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 18, 2010, making it Chapter 317 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2010, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 2, 2010, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 23, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 3, 2010, House: Suspend House Rules, Ext Reporting Date to Feb 11 (Reps Clemons & Jasper) — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0645h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1840s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1840s(NT) (Rep Pierce) — 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 10:45 AM LOB 308 (Orig 1:00 PM)
  • January 26, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 1/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 2, 2010: Executive Session: 2/2/2010 1:45 PM LOB 308
  • February 3, 2010: Suspend House Rules, Ext Reporting Date to Feb 11 (Reps Clemons & Jasper): MA VV Req 2/3; HJ15 PG746
  • February 9, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/9/2010 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 11, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0645h (NT) for Feb 17 CC (Vote 13-0)
  • February 11, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0645h (New Title)
  • February 17, 2010: Amendment #0645h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0645h (New Title): MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • March 23, 2010: Hearing: March 23, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • May 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1840s, NT, 5/12/10; SC19
  • May 12, 2010: Committee Amendment 1840s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 12, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1840s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1840s(NT) (Rep Pierce): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2358 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2358 Adopted
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 18, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/18/2010; Chapter 0317
  • July 21, 2010: I. Sections 15 & 23 & RSA 657:19, III and IV as Inserted by Section 34: Effective 09/15/2010
  • July 21, 2010: II. Sections 9, 26, 29, 30, 32, 39, 42, 43, 47, 54, 55, 57 & 72-83: Effective as Provided in Sec.84
  • July 21, 2010: III. Remainder: Effective 07/18/2010

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