HB 1482 (2016): relative to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program.

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HB 1482 (2016)

relative to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 175

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee held a work session on February 10, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2016 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2016-0639h). The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0676h) by a vote of 10–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0676h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 208–140. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 12, 2016. On May 12, 2016 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study, DIV. 8Y-11N”. On May 12, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Boutin. On May 12, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 19, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 2016, making it Chapter 175 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB308
  • February 10, 2016, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 1, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 6, 2016, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 208, nays 140, passed
  • May 12, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Election Law
  • January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 02:00 PM LOB308
  • February 10, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/10/2016 08:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 16, 2016: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/16/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 1, 2016: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2016-0639h : 03/01/2016 09:15 AM LOB 308
  • March 3, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0676h (NT) for 03/09/2016 (Vote 10-5; RC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0676h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0676h: MA RC 208-140 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 6, 2016: Hearing: 04/06/2016, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 am
  • May 12, 2016: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/12/2016; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 12, 2016: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Remove HB 1482 from the Consent Calendar; 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Refer to Interim Study, DIV. 8Y-11N, MF; 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Sen. Birdsell Moved Ought to Pass; 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Sen. Boutin Moved Laid on Table, DIV 9Y-12N, MF; 05/12/2016
  • May 12, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/12/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
  • May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
  • June 3, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/03/2016; Chapter 175; Eff. 6/13/2016

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