SB 46 (2021): relative to the use of electronic poll books by cities and towns.

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SB 46 (2021)

relative to the use of electronic poll books by cities and towns.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-0419s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-0419s) was adopted on a roll call 23–1 on March 4, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On March 4, 2021 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 work session on May 5, 2021. The committee met in executive session on May 19, 2021 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 June 3, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 1, 2021, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws. It took effect on August 30, 2021.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2021, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • March 31, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law
  • May 5, 2021, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Election Law
  • May 19, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law

Votes

  • June 3, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced 01/06/2021 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • January 13, 2021: Remote Hearing: 01/21/2021, 09:20 am; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
  • February 25, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 02/25/2021 and referred to Election Law
  • March 4, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-0419s , 03/04/2021; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 4, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-0419s , RC 23Y-1N, AA; 03/04/2021
  • March 4, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-0419s, RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/04/2021
  • March 31, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/31/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/95912119642 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 5, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 05/05/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/98783397971 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • May 19, 2021: Executive Session: 05/19/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99392215410
  • May 26, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA VV 06/03/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/10/2021
  • June 10, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/10/2021)
  • July 1, 2021: Signed by the Governor on 07/01/2021; Chapter 0101; Effective 08/30/2021

Laws It Would Change

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