SB 275 (2014): relative to refusal to certify an absentee ballot application.

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SB 275 (2014)

relative to refusal to certify an absentee ballot application.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 74

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 recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0439s). The committee's amendment (0439) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 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 1, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 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 23, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 74 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2014, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2014, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 15, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0439 — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — 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, 11:15 a.m.; SC4
  • February 6, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0439s, 2/13/14; SC6
  • February 13, 2014: Committee Amendment 0439, AA, VV
  • February 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0439, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • April 15, 2014: Executive Session: 4/15/14 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 16, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • April 23, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled 05/01/2014
  • May 5, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 05/27/2014; Chapter 0074; Effective 07/26/2014

Laws It Would Change

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