SCR 3 (2016): applying to the United States Congress to convene a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments to the federal Constitution concerning election reform that do not abrogate or amend the first amendment to the federal Constitution.

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SCR 3 (2016)

applying to the United States Congress to convene a limited convention for the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments to the federal Constitution concerning election reform that do not abrogate or amend the first amendment to the federal Constitution.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2016-1056s). On March 24, 2016 the Senate adopted “Special Order to the present time, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (1056s) 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 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2016. The committee met in executive session on April 21, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 11, 2016 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 148–129, on a motion by Rep. Jordan Ulery. On May 19, 2016 the House adopted “Remove from Table” on a roll call 171–106, on a motion by Rep. Jordan Ulery. On May 19, 2016 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 171–119. On May 19, 2016 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jordan Ulery. The bill died on the table when the session ended on July 27, 2016, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2016, 1:25 PM: hearing, Senate Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • April 7, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • April 21, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 24, 2016, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 22, nays 2, passed
  • May 11, 2016, House: Lay on Table — yeas 148, nays 129, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: Remove From Table — yeas 171, nays 106, passed
  • May 19, 2016, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 171, nays 119, failed
  • May 19, 2016, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Rules, Enrolled Bills and Internal Affairs by the necessary 2/3 vote, Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-26
  • January 14, 2016: Hearing: 01/14/2016, Room 103, SH, 01:25 pm; SC1
  • March 23, 2016: Introduced 03/23/2016 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-1056s , NT, 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Special Order to the present time, Without Objection, MA
  • March 24, 2016: Committee Amendment 1056s, NT, AA, VV; 03/24/2016
  • March 24, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1056s, NT, RC 22Y-2N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/24/2016
  • April 7, 2016: Public Hearing: 04/07/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 21, 2016: Executive Session: 04/21/2016 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • April 28, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 11, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/11/2016 (Vote 10-6; RC)
  • May 11, 2016: Lay on Table (Rep. Ulery): MA DV 148-129 05/11/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Remove from Table (Rep. Ulery): MA RC 171-106 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Ought to Pass: MF RC 171-119 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote 05/19/2016
  • May 19, 2016: Lay on Table (Rep. Ulery): MA VV 05/19/2016
  • July 27, 2016: Died on Table

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