SB 353 (2016): relative to names on ballots.

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SB 353 (2016)

relative to names on ballots.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Elections
Chapter law: 96

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 10, 2016 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 12, 2016 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 20, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. 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 96 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

February 17, 2016, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
April 5, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
April 12, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

March 3, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
February 17, 2016: Hearing: 02/17/2016, Room 102, LOB, 09:00 am; SC6
March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/03/2016; SC7
March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/03/2016
March 10, 2016: Introduced 03/10/2016 and referred to Election Law
April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 10:00 AM LOB 308
April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 11:00 AM LOB 308
April 20, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2016 (Vote 17-0; CC)
April 20, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2016
May 5, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/05/2016)
May 11, 2016: Enrolled 05/11/2016
May 19, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 05/19/2016; Chapter 0096; Effective 07/18/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 655:14-b