HB 144 (2022): relative to absentee ballot request forms.

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HB 144 (2022)

relative to absentee ballot request forms.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2021 and March 10, 2021. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee met in executive session on October 6, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on October 20, 2021. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2021-2249h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2021-2249h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 5, 2022 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 7, 2022. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1809s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2022-1809s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2022, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2022 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 12, 2022 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. B. Griffin.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2021, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Election Law
  • March 8, 2021, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Election Law
  • March 10, 2021, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Election Law
  • October 6, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • October 20, 2021, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • November 12, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB306-308
  • March 7, 2022, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2249h — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1809s — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 2022, House: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Election Law
  • March 4, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/04/2021 11:15 am Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91092569734 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 8, 2021: Executive Session: 03/08/2021 12:00 pm Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91394352757
  • March 10, 2021: Executive Session: 03/10/2021 10:20 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/95087806399 (if necessary)
  • March 11, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • October 6, 2021: Executive Session: 10/06/2021 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • October 20, 2021: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/20/2021 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • November 12, 2021: Executive Session: 11/12/2021 10:00 a.m. LOB306-308
  • November 15, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-2249h 11/15/2021 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Amendment #2021-2249h : AA VV 01/05/2022
  • January 5, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-2249h: MA VV 01/05/2022
  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • March 7, 2022: Hearing: 03/07/2022, Room 100, SH, 01:15 PM
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1809s , 05/05/2022; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 5, 2022: Committee Amendment #2022-1809s , AA, VV; 05/05/2022
  • May 5, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1809s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/05/2022
  • May 12, 2022: House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. B. Griffin): MA VV 05/12/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 427-FN (2022): modifying the absentee voter registration process, absentee ballot application, and absentee ballot voting process.
  • SB 31 (2021): relative to voter checklists and modifying the absentee ballot affidavit.
  • SB 427-FN (2022): modifying the absentee voter registration process, absentee ballot application, and absentee ballot voting process.

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