SB 236 (2012): relative to nomination of candidates and political organizations, election procedure, and recounts.

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SB 236 (2012)

relative to nomination of candidates and political organizations, election procedure, and recounts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 113

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0507s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0507s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 8, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 8, 2012 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 February 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2078h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2078h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2078h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 31, 2012, making it Chapter 113 of the session laws. It took effect on May 31, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2012, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 10, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 10, 2012, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 8, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0507s — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2078h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 2012, Senate: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2078h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 31, 2012: Hearing: 1/31/12, Room 101, LOB, 10:10 a.m.; SC2
  • January 31, 2012: Hearing: 1/31/12, Room 101, LOB, 9:40 a.m.; SC3
  • February 1, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0507s, 2/8/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC6
  • February 8, 2012: Committee Amendment 0507s, AA, VV
  • February 8, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0507s MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 10, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/10/2012 10:30 AM LOB 308
  • May 10, 2012: Executive Session: 5/10/2012 9:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 10, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2078h(NT) for May 15 (Vote 15-0; RC)
  • May 10, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-2078h (New Title)
  • May 15, 2012: Amendment #2078h(NT) Adopted, VV
  • May 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2078h(NT): MA VV
  • May 23, 2012: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment #2078h; MA, VV
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
  • May 31, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 05/31/2012; Chapter 0113; Effective 05/31/2012

Laws It Would Change

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