HB 356-FN (2012): requiring valid photo identification to vote in person.

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HB 356-FN (2012)

requiring valid photo identification to vote in person.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

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 22, 2011. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 17, 2011, September 20, 2011, September 21, 2011, September 28, 2011, October 5, 2011, October 12, 2011, October 18, 2011, October 26, 2011 and October 27, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 27, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 by a vote of 10–9. On January 5, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 300–35. The committee held a work session on October 4, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 16, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 10 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2011, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 17, 2011, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 20, 2011, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 303
  • September 21, 2011, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 303
  • September 28, 2011, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law
  • October 5, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 12, 2011: subcommittee work session, House Election Law
  • October 18, 2011, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 26, 2011, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 27, 2011: executive session, House Election Law
  • October 27, 2011, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 4, 2012, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 16, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • January 5, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 300, nays 35, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 22, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/22/2011 3:00 PM LOB 308 ==Executive Session to Follow==
  • February 22, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • May 17, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/17/2011 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • September 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/20/2011 8:30 AM LOB 303
  • September 21, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/21/2011 8:30 AM LOB 303
  • September 27, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/2011 8:30 AM LOB 308
  • September 28, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/28/2011 9:00 AM LOB 308 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 8:30 AM)==
  • October 5, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/5/2011 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • October 12, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2011 LOB 308 1:00 PM Or 30 Minutes After Session
  • October 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/2011 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • October 19, 2011: Retained Bill - Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment: 10/27/2011 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • October 26, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/26/2011 9:30 AM LOB 308
  • October 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Continued Subcommittee Work Session: 10/27/2011 10:15 AM LOB 308
  • October 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/27/2011 LOB 308 1:00 PM or Immediately Following Public Hearing
  • November 2, 2011: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 (Vote 10-9; RC)
  • January 5, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA DIV 300-35
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Election Law for Interim Study
  • September 27, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/2012 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • October 4, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/2012 1:30 PM LOB 308
  • October 16, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/16/2012 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • October 16, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 10-0)

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