HB 341 (2010): relative to the date selected for the presidential primary election.

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HB 341 (2010)

relative to the date selected for the presidential primary election.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 121

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on October 20, 2009, November 4, 2009 and November 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2524h). The committee's amendment (2524h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 13, 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 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 9, 2010, making it Chapter 121 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2009, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 4, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 20, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 4, 2009, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 17, 2009, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 17, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 20, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 13, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2524h — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 4, 2009: Executive Session: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308 (Orig LOB 101)
  • February 17, 2009: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 26, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • October 20, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/20/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308 =DATE CHANGE (Orig 10/14/09)=
  • November 4, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/4/2009 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • November 17, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/17/2009 9:00 AM LOB 308
  • November 17, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/17/2009 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 30, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2524h for Jan 6 RC (vote 15-0)
  • November 30, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2524h
  • January 6, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Date in Regular Calendar Order
  • January 13, 2010: Amendment #2524h Adopted, VV
  • January 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2524h: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • April 20, 2010: Hearing: April 20, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 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 9, 2010: Signed by the Governor 06/09/2010; Effective 08/08/2010; Chapter 0121

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