SB 631-FN (2020): authorizing online voter registration.

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SB 631-FN (2020)

authorizing online voter registration.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • 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 February 19, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1090s). On March 11, 2020 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/12/2020, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (2020-1090s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the Senate adopted “Without Objection, Sen. Hennessey Moved the Question”. On March 12, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2020, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • February 19, 2020: Hearing: 02/19/2020, Room 102, LOB, 09:00 am
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1090s , 03/11/2020
  • March 11, 2020: Special Order to 03/12/2020, Without Objection, MA; 03/11/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1090s , AA, VV; 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Without Objection, Sen. Hennessey Moved the Question, MA; 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1090s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/12/2020
  • June 30, 2020: Introduced and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
  • September 23, 2020: Died on Table

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