HB 1264 (2018): relative to construction of the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."

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HB 1264 (2018)

relative to construction of the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 370

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 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 11–9, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House failed “Lay HB 1264 on Table” on a roll call 148–167, on a motion by Rep. Dyer. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 171–144. It crossed to the Senate on March 8, 2018 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2018. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2018-1890s), offered by Sen. Regina Birdsell, was adopted on a voice vote on May 2, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On May 2, 2018 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. On May 2, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On May 10, 2018 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1890s” on a division vote 182–156, on a motion by Rep. B. Griffin. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 13, 2018, making it Chapter 370 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 2018, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 13, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 10, 2018, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 148, nays 167, failed
  • March 6, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 171, nays 144, passed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Lay on Table — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 2, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1890s — yeas 182, nays 156, passed
  • May 10, 2018, House: Concur — yeas 182, nays 156, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Election Law
  • January 25, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/25/2018 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 11:00 AM LOB 308
  • March 1, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Lay HB 1264 on Table (Rep. Dyer): MF RC 148-167 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA RC 171-144 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 10, 2018: Hearing: 04/10/2018, Room 102, LOB, 10:00 am
  • May 2, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment #2018-1890s , AA, VV; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Sen. Feltes Moved Laid on Table, RC 10Y-14N, MF; 05/02/2018
  • May 2, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-1890s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/02/2018
  • May 10, 2018: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1890s (Rep. B. Griffin): MA DV 182-156 05/10/2018
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 05/10/2018)
  • May 10, 2018: Enrolled 05/10/2018
  • July 13, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/13/2018; Chapter 370; Eff. 07/01/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 372 (2018): relative to construction of the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."
  • HB 106 (2019): relative to the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."
  • HB 1279 (2020): relative to the terms resident, inhabitant, residence, and residency.
  • HB 1356 (2016): relative to construction of the terms "resident," "inhabitant," "residence," and "residency."

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