HB 1651-FN (2020): relative to prisoners' voting rights.

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HB 1651-FN (2020)

relative to prisoners' voting rights.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2020. The committee held work sessions on February 12, 2020 and February 20, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0790h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0790h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 12, 2020, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • February 20, 2020, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • March 3, 2020, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0790h — voice vote, passed
  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Election Law
  • January 22, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/22/2020 10:30 am LOB 308
  • February 12, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 308
  • February 20, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/20/2020 03:00 pm LOB 308 (or after session)
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 11:00 am LOB 308
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0790h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 17-3; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0790h : AA VV 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0790h: MA VV 03/12/2020
  • June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

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