HB 552-FN (2017): relative to investigation of voter verification letters.

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HB 552-FN (2017)

relative to investigation of voter verification letters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 222

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 22, 2017 and February 28, 2017. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2017-0634h) by a vote of 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2017-0634h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 181–163. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2017-1683s). The committee's amendment (2017-1683s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2017, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 8, 2017 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1683s” on a roll call 179–144, on a motion by Rep. B. Griffin. The bill was enrolled on June 22, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 10, 2017, making it Chapter 222 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2017, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 22, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 28, 2017: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 4, 2017, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 181, nays 163, passed
  • May 18, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1683s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2017, House: Concur — yeas 179, nays 144, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • February 7, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/07/2017 10:45 AM LOB 308
  • February 22, 2017: Executive Session: 02/22/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 28, 2017: Executive Session: 02/28/2017 LOB 308
  • March 1, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-0634h (NT) for 03/08/2017 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 8, 2017: Amendment #2017-0634h : AA VV 03/08/2017
  • March 8, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0634h: MA RC 181-163 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 4, 2017: Hearing: 04/04/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:30 am
  • May 18, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2017-1683s , 05/18/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Committee Amendment #2017-1683s , AA, VV; 05/18/2017
  • May 18, 2017: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2017-1683s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/18/2017
  • June 8, 2017: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1683s (Rep. B. Griffin): MA RC 179-144 06/08/2017
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 06/22/2017)
  • June 22, 2017: Enrolled 06/22/2017
  • July 10, 2017: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/10/2017; Chapter 222; Eff. 7/10/2017

Laws It Would Change

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