HB 1673-FN (2012): relative to complaints of election law violations.

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HB 1673-FN (2012)

relative to complaints of election law violations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 95

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0956h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0956h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1717s). The committee's amendment (1717s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 9, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1717s (Rep Bates)” on a division vote 308–12. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2012, making it Chapter 95 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 27, 2012, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0956h — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1717s — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1717s (Rep Bates) — yeas 308, nays 12, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 14, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/14/2012 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • February 21, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0956h for Mar 7 (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • February 21, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0956h
  • March 7, 2012: Amendment #0956h Adopted, VV
  • March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0956h: MA VV
  • March 7, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 27, 2012: Hearing: 3/27/12, Room 101, LOB, 9:50 a.m.; SC12
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1717s, 4/25/12; SC16
  • April 25, 2012: Committee Amendment 1717s; AA, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1717s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 9, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1717s (Rep Bates): MA DIV 308-12
  • May 16, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2012: Signed By Governor 05/29/2012; Effective 05/29/2012; Chapter 0095

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