SB 456-FN (2016): relative to reporting of receipts and expenditures by candidates and candidate committees.

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SB 456-FN (2016)

relative to reporting of receipts and expenditures by candidates and candidate committees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 102

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 January 20, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0610s). The committee's amendment (0610s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 3, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On March 3, 2016 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 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 23, 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 102 of the session laws. It took effect on July 18, 2016.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2016, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 5, 2016, 10:25 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 with Amendment 0610s — voice vote, passed
  • March 17, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 20, 2016: Hearing: 01/20/2016, Room 102, LOB, 09:45 am; SC2
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0610s , 03/03/2016; SC7
  • March 3, 2016: Committee Amendment 0610s, AA, VV; 03/03/2016
  • March 3, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0610s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/03/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/17/2016
  • March 17, 2016: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/17/2016
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to Election Law
  • April 5, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/05/2016 10:25 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 0102; Effective 07/18/2016

Laws It Would Change

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