HB 626-FN (2010): relative to voter identification.

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HB 626-FN (2010)

relative to voter identification.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

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 September 15, 2009 and September 24, 2009. The committee met in executive session on November 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 2516h). The committee's amendment (2516h) 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. On January 13, 2010 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2010. The committee held a work session on March 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on March 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0513h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0513h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 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 kill it. On April 28, 2010 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1504s), offered by Sen. Boutin, was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On April 28, 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 Non-Concurs with Senate AM (Rep Clemons)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2009, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 4, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 15, 2009, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 307
  • September 24, 2009, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • November 17, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 2, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 2, 2010, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • March 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • April 6, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 13, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2516h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • March 24, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0513h — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2010, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • April 28, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1504s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM (Rep Clemons) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 4, 2009: Executive Session: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 308 (Orig LOB 101)
  • February 26, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • September 15, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/15/2009 1:30 PM LOB 307
  • September 24, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/24/2009 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 17, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 11/17/2009 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • November 24, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #2516h (New Title) for Jan 6 RC (vote 14-2)
  • November 24, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2516h (New Title)
  • January 6, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Date in Regular Calendar Order
  • January 13, 2010: Amendment #2516h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2516h (New Title): MA VV
  • January 13, 2010: Referred to Ways and Means
  • February 2, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/2/2010 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 11, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 2/11/2010 1:30 PM LOB 101
  • March 2, 2010: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/2/2010 2:30 PM LOB 202
  • March 16, 2010: Executive Session: 3/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 202 (Continued 3/17/10 9:00 AM LOB 202 If Necessary)
  • March 17, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0513h for Mar 24 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • March 17, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0513h
  • March 24, 2010: Amendment #0513h Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0513h: MA VV
  • March 24, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
  • April 6, 2010: Hearing: April 6, 2010, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
  • April 13, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 4/21/10; SC16
  • April 21, 2010: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 04/28/10
  • April 21, 2010: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 4/28/10
  • April 28, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
  • April 28, 2010: Sen. Boutin moved Ought to Pass
  • April 28, 2010: Sen. Boutin Floor Amendment 1504s, NT, AA, VV
  • April 28, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1504s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM (Rep Clemons): MA VV

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