SB 274 (2014): relative to the form of a candidate's name on a ballot.

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SB 274 (2014)

relative to the form of a candidate's name on a ballot.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 112

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 29, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0312s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0312s) was adopted on a voice vote 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. 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 8, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 16, 2014. A floor amendment (2014-1376h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 16, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On April 16, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 1, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1376h” on a voice vote. 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 112 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2014, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2014, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 8, 2014, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 6, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0312s — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2014, House: Ought To Pass with Amendment #1376 — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2014, Senate: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1376h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 29, 2014: Hearing: 1/29/14, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC4
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0312s, 2/6/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC5
  • February 6, 2014: Committee Amendment 0312s, AA, VV
  • February 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0312s, MA, VV; OT3rd
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • April 8, 2014: Executive Session: 4/8/14 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • April 8, 2014: Committee Report: Ought To Pass (Vote 15-0 CC)
  • April 16, 2014: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep. Hoell)
  • April 16, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-1376h (Rep. Gary Richardson) AA VV
  • April 16, 2014: Ought To Pass with Amendment #1376 MA VV
  • May 1, 2014: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #1376h, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2014: Enrolled
  • June 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2014; Chapter 0112; Effective 08/10/2014

Laws It Would Change

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