HB 186-FN (2012): relative to the definition of political communication.

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HB 186-FN (2012)

relative to the definition of political communication.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0551h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0551h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 15, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On March 15, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On April 13, 2011 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-2609s). The committee's amendment (2609s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 18, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 18, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 1, 2012 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate AM (Rep Bates)” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2011, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 1, 2011, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 5, 2011, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0551h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2011, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 18, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2609s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • February 1, 2012, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM (Rep Bates) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 1:30 PM LOB 308
  • March 1, 2011: Executive Session: 3/1/2011 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 9, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0551h(NT) for Mar 15 (Vote 13-2; RC)
  • March 9, 2011: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2011-0551h (New Title)
  • March 9, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 15, 2011: Amendment #0551h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 15, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0551h(NT): MA VV
  • March 23, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 5, 2011: Hearing: 4/5/11, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC18
  • April 6, 2011: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 4/13/11; SC19
  • April 13, 2011: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 12, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-2609s, NT; 1/18/12; SC3
  • January 18, 2012: Committee Amendment 2609s, NT, AA, VV
  • January 18, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2609s, NT MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 1, 2012: House Non-Concurs with Senate AM (Rep Bates): MA VV

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