HB 244 (2023): relative to the delivery of absentee ballots.

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HB 244 (2023)

relative to the delivery of absentee ballots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 184

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 28, 2023 and March 15, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0957h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0957h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 2023 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1421s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1421s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 11, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On May 11, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1421s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Ross Berry. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 184 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 21, 2023, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • February 28, 2023, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 206-208
  • March 15, 2023, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 206-208
  • April 11, 2023, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • March 22, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0957h — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1421s — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1421s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Election Law
  • February 21, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/21/2023 10:30 am LOB 306-308
  • February 28, 2023: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/28/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • February 28, 2023: Executive Session: 02/28/2023 02:30 pm LOB 206-208
  • March 15, 2023: Executive Session: 03/15/2023 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 15, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0957h 03/15/2023 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 22, 2023: Amendment #2023-0957h : AA VV 03/22/2023
  • March 22, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0957h: MA VV 03/22/2023
  • March 23, 2023: Introduced 03/23/2023 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • April 11, 2023: Hearing: 04/11/2023, Room 103, LOB, 10:00 am
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1421s , 05/11/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • May 11, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1421s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/11/2023
  • May 11, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-1421s , AA, VV; 05/11/2023
  • June 15, 2023: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2023-1421s (Rep. Berry): MA VV 06/15/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by Governor Sununu 08/04/2023; Chapter 184; eff: 10/03/2023

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