HB 315 (2019): relative to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program and the accuracy and efficiency of voter registration systems.

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HB 315 (2019)

relative to the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program and the accuracy and efficiency of voter registration systems.

  • Status: Vetoed, override failed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2019. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2019. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0516h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0516h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2228s). The committee's amendment (2019-2228s) was adopted on a roll call 14–10 on May 30, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 30, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 6, 2019 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2228s and Requests CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Cote. On June 6, 2019 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Levesque. A committee of conference met on June 18, 2019 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 27, 2019 the Senate adopted the conference report (2019-2566c) on a roll call 14–10. On June 27, 2019 the House adopted the conference report (2566c) on a roll call 203–142. The bill was enrolled on September 19, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On September 19, 2019 the House voted 218–150 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold. The governor vetoed it on September 27, 2019. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2019, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB308
  • February 13, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 20, 2019, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 20, 2019, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 25, 2019, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • June 18, 2019, 10:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0516h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • June 6, 2019, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2228s and Requests CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2019, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 27, 2019, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
  • June 27, 2019, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — yeas 203, nays 142, passed
  • January 8, 2020, House: Veto Override — yeas 218, nays 150, failed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Election Law
  • January 15, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/15/2019 11:00 am LOB308
  • February 13, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2019 01:00 pm LOB 308
  • February 20, 2019: Executive Session: 02/20/2019 11:00 am LOB 308
  • February 20, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/20/2019 09:30 am LOB 308
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0516h (NT) for 03/07/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2019: Amendment #2019-0516h (NT): AA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0516h (NT): MA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Introduced 03/14/2019 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • April 25, 2019: Hearing: 04/25/2019, Room 102, LOB, 02:00 pm
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2228s , 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-2228s , RC 14Y-10N, AA; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2228s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 6, 2019: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2228s and Requests CofC (Rep. Cote): MA VV 06/06/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Sen. Levesque Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 11, 2019: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Moynihan, Bergeron, W. Pearson, Prudhomme-O'Brien 06/06/2019
  • June 12, 2019: President Appoints: Senators Levesque, Morgan, Birdsell; (In Recess 06/06/2019)
  • June 18, 2019: Conference Committee Meeting: 06/18/2019 10:00 am LOB 308
  • June 18, 2019: Conferee Change: Rep. Cote Replaces Rep. Prudhomme-O'Brien 06/13/2019
  • June 18, 2019: Conferee Change; Senator Sherman Replaces Senator Birdsell
  • June 20, 2019: Conference Committee Report Filed, #2019-2566c ; 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report #2019-2566c ; RC 14Y-10N, Adopted; 06/27/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Conference Committee Report 2566c: Adopted, RC 203-142 06/27/2019
  • September 19, 2019: Enrolled 09/19/2019
  • September 19, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 09/19/2019)
  • September 19, 2019: Veto Sustained 09/19/2019: RC 218-150 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote
  • September 27, 2019: Vetoed by Governor Sununu 09/27/2019

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