HB 1543 (2014): relative to filing for state representative special elections and relative to processing absentee ballots.

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HB 1543 (2014)

relative to filing for state representative special elections and relative to processing absentee ballots.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

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 January 30, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0117h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0117h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1535s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1535s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 7, 2014 the House adopted “Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Cote. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Refused to Accede to House Request For C of C” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • January 30, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 2, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 5, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0117h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1535s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Refused to Accede to House Request For C of C — 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 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • January 30, 2014: Executive Session: 1/30/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 10, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0117h (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 10, 2014: Proposed Committee Amendment #2014-0117h (New Title)
  • March 5, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0117h(NT) AA VV
  • March 5, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0117h(NT) 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, 10:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1535s, NT, 5/1/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
  • May 1, 2014: Committee Amendment 1535s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1535s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 7, 2014: Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C (Rep. Cote) MA VV
  • May 7, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps G. Richardson, Connor, Knowles, Hoelzel
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Boutin Refused to Accede to House Request For C of C, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 271 (2014): relative to the retention of voter affidavits and identity verification, the withdrawal of a recount request, the processing of absentee ballots, and the filing period for state representative special elections.

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