SB 273 (2014): relative to information in the statewide centralized voter registration database.

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SB 273 (2014)

relative to information in the statewide centralized voter registration database.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 111

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 30, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it 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 1, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 30, 2014 the House adopted “Third Reading” on a division vote. On April 30, 2014 the House failed “Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert)” on a roll call 133–202. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 11, 2014, making it Chapter 111 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2014, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2014, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • January 30, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2014, House: Third Reading — division vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 16, 2014: Hearing: 1/16/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC2
  • January 22, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 1/30/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • January 30, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 11:15 AM LOB 308
  • April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 30, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2014: Third Reading MA Div, 184-155
  • April 30, 2014: Reconsideration Third Reading (Rep Lambert) MF RC 133-202
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2014; Chapter 0111; Effective 08/10/2014

Laws It Would Change

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