SB 106 (2019): relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

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SB 106 (2019)

relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

  • 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 3, 2019 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-1200s). The committee's amendment (2019-1200s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 25, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 23, 2019 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2019 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor vetoed it on July 10, 2019. The legislature can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers. On September 19, 2019 the Senate voted 15–9 on overriding the governor's veto on a roll call, and the veto was sustained, failing to meet the two thirds threshold.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 13, 2019, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 16, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 25, 2019, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 23, 2019, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • September 19, 2019, Senate: Veto Override — yeas 15, nays 9, failed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • March 13, 2019: Hearing: 03/13/2019, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 am
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Election Law
  • March 28, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-1200s , 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-1200s , AA, VV; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-1200s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/28/2019
  • April 16, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/16/2019 10:00 am LOB 308
  • April 25, 2019: Executive Session: 04/25/2019 11:00 am LOB 308
  • May 23, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 05/23/2019 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • May 23, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA VV 05/23/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled 06/06/2019
  • June 6, 2019: Enrolled (In recess 06/06/2019)
  • July 10, 2019: Vetoed by Governor 07/10/2019
  • September 19, 2019: Notwithstanding the Governor's Veto, Shall SB 106 Become Law: RC 15Y-9N, Veto Sustained, lacking the necessary two-thirds vote; 09/19/2019

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 468 (2021): relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.
  • HB 1525 (2020): relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

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