SB 241 (2022): apportioning executive council districts.

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SB 241 (2022)

apportioning executive council districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Special Committee on Redistricting
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 46

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2022. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 17, 2022 the Senate adopted “Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 24, 2022 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2022-1188s), offered by Sen. James Gray, was adopted on a roll call 12–10 on March 24, 2022, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2022-1189s), offered by Sen. Soucy, was rejected on a roll call 9–13 on March 24, 2022. On March 24, 2022 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 March 28, 2022 and was referred to the House Special Committee on Redistricting committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2022. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2022-1543h), by a vote of 8–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee minority's amendment (2022-1543h) was rejected on a roll call 145–175 on April 21, 2022. On April 21, 2022 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 174–146. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2022 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 2022, making it Chapter 46 of the session laws. It took effect on May 6, 2022.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2022, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, Representatives Hall
  • April 14, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Special Committee on Redistricting, LOB 201-203
  • April 14, 2022, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Special Committee on Redistricting, LOB 201-203

Votes

  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Floor Amendment 1188s — yeas 12, nays 10, passed
  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Floor Amendment 1189s — yeas 9, nays 13, failed
  • March 24, 2022, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1188s — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 145, nays 175, failed
  • April 21, 2022, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 174, nays 146, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: To Be Introduced 01/05/2022 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • January 10, 2022: Hearing: 01/10/2022, Room Representatives Hall, SH, 01:00 pm
  • March 17, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/17/2022
  • March 17, 2022: Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection, MA; 03/17/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Sen. Gray Moved Ought to Pass; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Sen. Gray Floor Amendment #2022-1188s , RC 12Y-10N, AA; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Sen. Soucy Floor Amendment #2022-1189s , RC 9Y-13N, AF; 03/24/2022
  • March 24, 2022: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2022-1188s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/24/2022
  • March 28, 2022: Introduced 03/28/2022 and referred to Special Committee on Redistricting
  • April 14, 2022: Public Hearing: 04/14/2022 10:30 am LOB 201-203
  • April 14, 2022: Executive Session: 04/14/2022 10:30 am LOB 201-203
  • April 14, 2022: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 8-7; RC)
  • April 14, 2022: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2022-1543h RC
  • April 21, 2022: Amendment #2022-1543h : AF RC 145-175 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Ought to Pass : MA RC 174-146 04/21/2022
  • April 21, 2022: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/21/2022
  • April 28, 2022: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/28/2022)
  • May 6, 2022: Signed by the Governor on 05/06/2022; Chapter 0046; Effective 05/06/2022

Laws It Would Change

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