SB 277 (2014): relative to absentee voter registration.

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SB 277 (2014)

relative to absentee voter registration.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 114

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 February 12, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 6, 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 20, 2014 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, 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 June 11, 2014, making it Chapter 114 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2014, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 3, 2014, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 15, 2014, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 6, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — 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
  • February 12, 2014: Hearing: 2/12/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC6
  • February 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/6/14; SC8
  • March 6, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
  • April 3, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/3/2014 11:30 AM LOB 308
  • April 15, 2014: Executive Session: 4/15/14 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 16, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 17-0; 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)
  • June 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/2014; Chapter 0114; Effective 08/10/2014

Laws It Would Change

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