HB 1542 (2014): relative to nomination of a political organization.
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HB 1542 (2014)
relative to nomination of a political organization.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 29
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2014, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2014.
Sponsors
- Rep. Melanie Levesque (D - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Belanger (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. James Gray (R - Straf 8)
- Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4)
- Rep. Robert Perry (D - Straf 3)
- Sen. Peggy Gilmour (D - SD12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- February 11, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 2, 2014, 10:15 AM: hearing, LOB 102
Votes
- February 19, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Election Law
- January 23, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/23/2014 10:00 AM LOB 308
- February 11, 2014: Executive Session: 2/11/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
- February 14, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Feb 19 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- February 19, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 13, 2014: Introduced 3/13/14 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- April 2, 2014: Hearing: 4/2/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC12
- April 4, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; SC14
- April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 24, 2014: Enrolled
- May 1, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
- May 23, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2014; Chapter 0029; Effective 7/22/2014