HB 539-FN (2019): establishing a committee to study the implementation of Accessible Ballots.

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HB 539-FN (2019)

establishing a committee to study the implementation of Accessible Ballots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 262

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2019 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2019. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0302h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-0302h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 19, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2019 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 2019 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1867s). The committee's amendment (2019-1867s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 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 1867s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Carson. 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 262 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 5, 2019, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 13, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 17, 2019, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 19, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0302h (NT) — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1867s — voice vote, passed
  • June 13, 2019, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1867s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 5, 2019: Public Hearing: 03/05/2019 03:00 pm LOB 301
  • March 13, 2019: Executive Session: 03/13/2019 10:00 am LOB 301
  • March 19, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0302h (NT) for 03/19/2019 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • March 19, 2019: Amendment #2019-0302h (NT): AA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 19, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0302h (NT): MA VV 03/19/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Introduced 03/28/2019 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • April 17, 2019: Hearing: 04/17/2019, Room 102, LOB, 09:30 am
  • May 15, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1867s , 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1867s , AA, VV; 05/15/2019
  • May 15, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1867s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/15/2019
  • June 13, 2019: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 1867s (Rep. Carson): 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 262; Eff: 07/19/2019

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