HB 1574-FN (2010): relative to retention of election records.

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HB 1574-FN (2010)

relative to retention of election records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 172

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, 17–0, 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 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 (1341s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM 1341s (Rep Pierce)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2010, making it Chapter 172 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 23, 2010, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 3, 2010, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1341s — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM 1341s (Rep Pierce) — 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 11:00 AM LOB 308 (Orig 2:00 PM)
  • 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 17-0)
  • March 3, 2010: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 17, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • March 23, 2010: Hearing: March 23, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC12
  • April 13, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1341s, 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Committee Amendment 1341s, AA, VV
  • April 21, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1341s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM 1341s (Rep Pierce): MA VV
  • May 13, 2010: Enrolled
  • May 13, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 17, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/17/2010; Effective 08/16/2010; Chapter 0172

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