SB 108 (2017): relative to absentee ballot applications.

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SB 108 (2017)

relative to absentee ballot applications.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 49

The Story

It was introduced on January 19, 2017 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 9, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2017 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2017-1229h). The committee met in executive session on April 4, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 20, 2017 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2017 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 2017, making it Chapter 49 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2017, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 4, 2017: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 4, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2017, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 19, 2017: Introduced 01/19/2017 and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • February 7, 2017: Hearing: 02/07/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:20 am
  • March 9, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/09/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Introduced 03/09/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • April 4, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/04/2017 10:20 AM LOB 308
  • April 4, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/04/2017 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 4, 2017: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment #2017-1229h : 04/04/2017 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • April 4, 2017: Executive Session: 04/04/2017 LOB 308
  • April 20, 2017: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/20/2017 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 20, 2017: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/20/2017
  • April 20, 2017: Enrolled 04/20/2017
  • April 27, 2017: Enrolled (In recess 04/27/2017)
  • May 12, 2017: Signed by the Governor on 05/12/2017; Chapter 0049; Effective 07/11/2017

Laws It Would Change

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