HB 1515 (2016): requiring persons sending absentee ballot applications to comply with identification requirements for political advertising.

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HB 1515 (2016)

requiring persons sending absentee ballot applications to comply with identification requirements for political advertising.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 90

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 January 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 and March 1, 2016. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0721h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2016-0721h) 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 voice vote. 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 13, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 2016, making it Chapter 90 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2016, 1:20 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB308
  • January 28, 2016, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 18, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 1, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 13, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0721h — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 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 01:20 PM LOB308
  • January 28, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/28/2016 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 09:30 AM LOB 308
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0721h for 03/09/2016 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Amendment #2016-0721h : AA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0721h: MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Introduced 03/17/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 13, 2016: Hearing: 04/13/2016, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 am
  • April 21, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2016
  • May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
  • May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Signed by Governor Hassan 05/19/2016; Chapter 90; Eff. 1/1/2017

Laws It Would Change

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