HB 140 (2015): relative to appointment of inspectors of election.

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HB 140 (2015)

relative to appointment of inspectors of election.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 55

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2015. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0355h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0355h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 4, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1197s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1197s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 9, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On April 9, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1197s (Rep Hoelzel)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 2, 2015, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2015, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • January 29, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 17, 2015, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 25, 2015, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0355h — voice vote, passed
  • April 9, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1197s — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1197s (Rep Hoelzel) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and referred to Election Law
  • January 20, 2015: Public Hearing: 1/20/2015 1:00 PM LOB 308
  • January 29, 2015: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/29/2015 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 17, 2015: Executive Session: 2/17/2015 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0355h for Mar 4 (Vote 17-0; CC); HC18, PG. 344-345
  • March 4, 2015: Amendment #0355h: AA VV
  • March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0355h: MA VV
  • March 5, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 25, 2015: Hearing: 3/25/15, Room 102, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC14
  • April 1, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1197s, 4/9/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC16
  • April 9, 2015: Committee Amendment 1197s, AA, VV
  • April 9, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1197s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1197s (Rep Hoelzel): MA VV
  • May 6, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 5/6/2015)
  • May 14, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 5/14/2015)
  • June 2, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 6/2/2015; Chapter 55; Effective Date 8/1/2015

Laws It Would Change

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