HB 1624-FN (2016): relative to electioneering by public employees.

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HB 1624-FN (2016)

relative to electioneering by public employees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 176

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 19, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 30, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2016 the Senate adopted “Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading, and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. A floor amendment (2016-1446s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 11, 2016 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1446s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Hoelzel. 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 176 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB308
  • March 1, 2016, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 30, 2016, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 14, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading, and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1446s — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1446s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Election Law
  • January 19, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/19/2016 02:00 PM LOB308
  • 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 9, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/09/2016 (Vote 16-1; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/09/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 30, 2016: Hearing: 03/30/2016, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 am
  • April 14, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/14/2016
  • April 14, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/14/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Sen. Birdsell Moved to Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading, and Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass, MA VV; 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2016-1446s , AA, VV; 04/21/2016
  • April 21, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1446s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/21/2016
  • May 11, 2016: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1446s (Rep. Hoelzel): MA VV 05/11/2016
  • 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 176; Eff. 1/1/2017

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