SB 183-FN (2014): relative to identification of voters, processing absentee ballots, and voluntary political expenditure limitations.

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SB 183-FN (2014)

relative to identification of voters, processing absentee ballots, and voluntary political expenditure limitations.

  • 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 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 7, 2013 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2239s). On January 30, 2014 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 2239s, 2/3 necessary”. The committee's amendment (2239s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 30, 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 16, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on April 22, 2014 and April 24, 2014. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1497h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 14, 2014. The committee's amendment (2014-1497h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1815h) was rejected on a division vote 70–194 on May 15, 2014. On May 15, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 22, 2014 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2013, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 2, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 16, 2014, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014, 11:00 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, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 7, 2013, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
  • January 30, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2239s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1497h — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Nonconcur with House Amendment 1497h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public & Municipal Affairs
  • February 20, 2013: Hearing: 2/20/13, Room 102, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC9
  • February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 3/7/13; Vote 5-0; SC10
  • March 7, 2013: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV
  • January 22, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2239s, NT, 1/30/14; SC4
  • January 30, 2014: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • January 30, 2014: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 2239s, 2/3 necessary, MA
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Amendment 2239s, NT, AA VV
  • January 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2239s, NT, MA VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 2, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/2/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 2, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/2/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 2, 2014: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 4/2/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 16, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/16/2014 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 11:15 AM LOB 308 =RECESSED=
  • April 22, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/22/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 24, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/24/2014 9:15 AM LOB 308
  • May 1, 2014: Continued Executive Session: 5/1/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 8, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1497h (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • May 14, 2014: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep. James Belanger)
  • May 15, 2014: Amendment #2014-1497h AA VV
  • May 15, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-1815h (Rep James Belanger) MF Div 70-194
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1497h MA VV
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Boutin Moved Nonconcur with House Amendment 1497h; MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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