SB 423 (2016): relating to the right of 17-year olds to register to vote.

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SB 423 (2016)

relating to the right of 17-year olds to register to vote.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2015-2016
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Elections
Chapter law: 185

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 March 9, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1086s). The committee's amendment (1086s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House 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 and April 19, 2016. The committee voted 10–7 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 193–142. 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 185 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 2016.

Hearings and Sessions

March 9, 2016, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
April 5, 2016, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
April 12, 2016, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
April 19, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1086s — voice vote, passed
May 11, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 193, nays 142, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
March 9, 2016: Hearing: 03/09/2016, Room 102, LOB, 09:45 am; SC9
March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Election Law
March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1086s , 03/24/2016
March 24, 2016: Committee Amendment 1086s, AA, VV; 03/24/2016
March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1086s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 11:30 AM LOB 308
April 12, 2016: Executive Session: 04/12/2016 11:00 AM LOB 308
April 19, 2016: Executive Session: 04/19/2016 10:00 AM LOB 308
May 11, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 10-7; RC)
May 11, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA DV 193-142 05/11/2016
May 19, 2016: Enrolled 05/19/2016
May 19, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 05/19/2016)
June 3, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 06/03/2016; Chapter 0185; Effective 08/02/2016

Laws It Would Change

RSA 654:7