HB 531 (2019): relative to the delivery of absentee ballots cast by elderly or disabled citizens.

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HB 531 (2019)

relative to the delivery of absentee ballots cast by elderly or disabled citizens.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 261

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2019. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2019 and February 19, 2019. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0573h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0573h) 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 voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2216s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-2216s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 30, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 30, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 13, 2019 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2216s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Moynihan. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 19, 2019, making it Chapter 261 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2019, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 12, 2019, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 19, 2019, 9:45 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, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 7, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0573h — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2216s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2216s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Election Law
  • January 29, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/29/2019 10:30 am LOB 308
  • February 12, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2019 10:00 am LOB 308
  • February 19, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/19/2019 09:45 am LOB 308
  • February 20, 2019: Executive Session: 02/20/2019 11:00 am LOB 308
  • March 7, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0573h for 03/07/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2019: Amendment #2019-0573h : AA VV 03/07/2019
  • March 7, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0573h: 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, 01:45 pm
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2216s , 05/30/2019; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 30, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-2216s , AA, VV; 05/30/2019
  • May 30, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2216s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/30/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2216s (Rep. Moynihan): MA VV 06/13/2019
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/27/2019)
  • June 27, 2019: Enrolled 06/27/2019
  • July 19, 2019: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/19/2019; Chapter 261; Eff: 09/17/2019

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