SB 422 (2020): relative to changes of registration of voters at primary elections.

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SB 422 (2020)

relative to changes of registration of voters at primary elections.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0496s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0496s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Election Law committee.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2020, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0496s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • January 22, 2020: Hearing: 01/22/2020, Room 102, LOB, 09:45 am
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0496s , 02/13/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 13, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-0496s , AA, VV; 02/13/2020
  • February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0496s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2020
  • February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Election Law
  • March 17, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/17/2020 11:30 am LOB 308
  • June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

Laws It Would Change

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