SB 283-FN (2020): relative to post-election audits of electronic ballot counting devices.

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SB 283-FN (2020)

relative to post-election audits of electronic ballot counting devices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 23

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 February 13, 2019. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2019-0850s). The committee's amendment (2019-0850s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On March 14, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate make no recommendation. On March 28, 2019 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 28, 2019 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Feltes. On March 28, 2019 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 9, 2019. The committee met in executive session on April 23, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 29, 2019 and September 12, 2019. The committee met in executive session on October 31, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2019-2829h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2019-2829h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On January 8, 2020 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on January 21, 2020 and January 28, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 29, 2020 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Levesque. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 17, 2020, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2019, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 9, 2019, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • April 23, 2019, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • August 29, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • September 12, 2019, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 307
  • October 31, 2019, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • January 21, 2020, 2:00 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • January 28, 2020, 11:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 14, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0850s — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 28, 2019, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 8, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2829h — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2020, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2019: Introduced 01/03/2019 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • February 13, 2019: Hearing: 02/13/2019, Room 102, LOB, 11:00 am
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-0850s , 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Committee Amendment #2019-0850s , AA, VV; 03/14/2019
  • March 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-0850s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/14/2019
  • March 20, 2019: Introduced 03/20/2019 and referred to Election Law
  • March 28, 2019: Committee Report: No Recommendation, 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: No Pending Motion; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Feltes Moved to Remove From Table, MA, VV; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Sen. Gray Moved Ought to Pass; 03/28/2019
  • March 28, 2019: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/28/2019
  • April 9, 2019: Public Hearing: 04/09/2019 01:30 pm LOB 308
  • April 23, 2019: Executive Session: 04/23/2019 01:00 pm LOB 308
  • April 24, 2019: Retained in Committee
  • August 29, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 08/29/2019 01:00 pm LOB 308
  • September 12, 2019: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/12/2019 01:00 pm LOB 307
  • October 31, 2019: Executive Session: 10/31/2019 11:00 am LOB 308
  • November 8, 2019: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2019-2829h (Vote 16-2; CC)
  • January 8, 2020: Amendment #2019-2829h : AA VV 01/08/2020
  • January 8, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2019-2829h: MA VV 01/08/2020
  • January 8, 2020: Referred to Finance 01/08/2020
  • January 21, 2020: Division I Work Session: 01/21/2020 02:00 pm LOB 212
  • January 28, 2020: Division I Work Session: 01/28/2020 11:30 am LOB 212
  • January 29, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Division I Work Session: 01/29/2020 10:00 am LOB 212
  • February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 210-211
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 02/19/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 02/19/2020
  • June 29, 2020: Sen. Levesque Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/29/2020
  • June 29, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
  • June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
  • July 17, 2020: Signed by the Governor on 07/17/2020; Chapter 0023
  • July 23, 2020: I. Section 9 Effective 11/01/2020
  • July 23, 2020: II. Remainder Effective 07/17/2020

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 345 (2019): relative to certification of devices for the electronic counting of ballots.

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