HB 466-FN (2014): relative to determining qualifications of voters.

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HB 466-FN (2014)

relative to determining qualifications of voters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 260

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 20, 2013, September 11, 2013 and October 3, 2013. The committee met in executive session on November 6, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2222h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2222h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 17, 2014. On April 17, 2014 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2014-1395s), offered by Sen. Lasky, was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 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 15, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The Senate adopted the conference report (1941c) on a voice vote. The House adopted the conference report (1941c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2014, making it Chapter 260 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2013, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 28, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • August 20, 2013, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 11, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 307
  • October 3, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 306
  • November 6, 2013, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 12, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • May 27, 2014, 11:30 AM: committee of conference, LOB 308

Votes

  • January 8, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2222h — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1395s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2014, House: Non-Concur with Senate AM and Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2014, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Election Law
  • February 7, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/7/2013 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 28, 2013: Executive Session: 2/28/2013 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 28, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • August 20, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/20/2013 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • September 11, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/11/2013 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • October 3, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/3/2013 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • November 6, 2013: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/6/2013 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • November 22, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2222h for Jan 8 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2014: Amendment #2222h Adopted, VV
  • January 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2222h: MA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 12, 2014: Hearing: 3/12/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC9
  • April 3, 2014: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 4/17/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Sen. Lasky Moved to Remove HB 466 from the Consent Calendar
  • April 17, 2014: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV
  • April 17, 2014: Sen. Lasky Moved Ought to Pass
  • April 17, 2014: Sen. Lasky Floor Amendment #2014-1395s, AA, VV
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1395s, 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 Gary Richardson, Perry, Till, Jasper
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Boutin Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 20, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Boutin, Forrester, and Lasky
  • May 27, 2014: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2014; 11:30 AM; LOB 308
  • May 29, 2014: Conference Committee Report #2014-1941c; Senate Amendment, Filed
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report 1941c; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2014: Conference Committee Report #1941c, Adopted VV
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 6/4/14)
  • July 28, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 7/28/2014; Chapter 0260; Effective Date 7/28/2014

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