SB 120-FN (2014): relative to political contributions and expenditures and relative to reporting by political committees.

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SB 120-FN (2014)

relative to political contributions and expenditures and relative to reporting by political committees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 279

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 28, 2013 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 6, 2014 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2014-0425s), offered by Sen. Pierce, was adopted on a roll call 19–4 on February 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 6, 2014 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 March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on April 24, 2014 and May 1, 2014. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on May 6, 2014. The committee met in executive session on May 6, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1654h) by a vote of 13–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. A floor amendment (2014-1812h) was rejected on a roll call 110–205 on May 14, 2014. The committee's amendment (2014-1654h) was adopted on a division vote 223–77 on May 14, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2014 the House rejected a motion to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 114–191, on a motion by Rep. William O'Brien. On May 14, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 186–119. On May 22, 2014 the Senate rejected a motion to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin. On May 22, 2014 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a roll call 12–11, on a motion by Sen. Pierce. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 28, 2014, making it Chapter 279 of the session laws. It took effect on July 28, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2013, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 2, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 17, 2014, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 24, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 6, 2014, 10:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 6, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 28, 2013, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • February 6, 2014, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • February 6, 2014, Senate: Sen. Pierce Floor Amendment 0425s — yeas 19, nays 4, passed
  • February 6, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0425s — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Adopt FLAM 14-1812h — yeas 110, nays 205, failed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 223, nays 77, passed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 114, nays 191, failed
  • May 14, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 186, nays 119, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment #1654h; Requests C of C — voice vote, failed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Concur — yeas 12, nays 11, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 13, 2013: Hearing: 2/13/13, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC8
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/28/13; SC13
  • March 28, 2013: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 22, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 1/30/14; SC4
  • January 30, 2014: Special Ordered to February 6 Session, Without Objection
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 2/6/14; SC5
  • February 6, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
  • February 6, 2014: Sen. Pierce Moved Ought to Pass
  • February 6, 2014: Sen. Pierce Floor Amendment #2014-0425s, RC 19Y-4N, AA
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0425s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 2, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/2/2014 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 17, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/17/2014 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 11:15 AM LOB 308 =RECESSED=
  • April 24, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2014 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2014 10:45 AM LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014: Continued Executive Session: 5/1/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308=RECESSED=
  • May 6, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/6/2014 10:45 AM LOB 308
  • May 6, 2014: Continued Executive Session: 5/6/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 8, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1654h (Vote 13-5; RC)
  • May 8, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • May 14, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-1812h (Rep. Hoell) MF RC 110-205
  • May 14, 2014: Amendment #2014-1654h AA Div 223-77
  • May 14, 2014: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. William O'Brien) MF RC 114-191
  • May 14, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1654h MA RC 186-119
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Boutin Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment #1654h; Requests C of C, MF, VV
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Pierce Moved Concur, MA, RC 12Y-11N
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2014: Enrolled
  • July 28, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 07/28/2014; Chapter 0279; Effective 07/28/2014

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