SB 135-FN-A (2011): relative to election returns and election records.

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SB 135-FN-A (2011)

relative to election returns and election records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 185

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2011 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-0463s). The committee's amendment (0463s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2011, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2011-0557s), offered by Sen. Stiles, was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2011. The committee held a work session on May 17, 2011. The committee met in executive session on May 24, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 1, 2011 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 8, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 14, 2011, making it Chapter 185 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2011, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2011, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 17, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 24, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 9, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0463s, 0557s — voice vote, passed
  • June 1, 2011, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 8, 2011: Hearing: 2/8/2011, Room 101, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC10
  • February 23, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-0463s, 3/9/11; SC14
  • March 9, 2011: Committee Amendment 0463s, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2011: Sen. Stiles Floor Amendment #2011-0557s, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendments 0463s, 0557s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 9, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 12, 2011: Public Hearing: 4/12/2011 10:15 AM LOB 308
  • May 17, 2011: Ballot Access and Election Procedures Subcommittee Work Session: 5/17/2011 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • May 24, 2011: Executive Session: 5/24/2011 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • May 24, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 1 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • June 1, 2011: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 8, 2011: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2011: Signed by the Governor on 06/14/2011; Effective 01/01/2012; Chapter 0185

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