SCR 1 (2023): affirming the general court’s support for New Hampshire’s first in the nation primary.

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SCR 1 (2023)

affirming the general court’s support for New Hampshire’s first in the nation primary.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

On February 9, 2023 the Senate adopted “Introduction; 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. On February 9, 2023 the Senate adopted “suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of SCR1 at the present time; 2/3 necessary” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Regina Birdsell. On February 9, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It was introduced on March 16, 2023 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2023. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 4, 2023 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 356–6.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 11, 2023, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • April 18, 2023, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Introduction; 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
  • February 9, 2023, Senate: suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of SCR1 at the present time; 2/3 necessary — voice vote, passed
  • February 9, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2023, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 356, nays 6, passed

The Docket

  • February 9, 2023: Sen. Birdsell Moved Introduction; 2/3 necessary, MA, VV; 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Sen. Birdsell Moved to suspend all rules necessary to permit the consideration of SCR1 at the present time; 2/3 necessary, MA, VV; 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Sen. Birdsell Moved Ought to Pass; 02/09/2023
  • February 9, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/09/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Election Law
  • April 11, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/11/2023 02:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • April 18, 2023: Executive Session: 04/18/2023 10:15 am LOB 306-308
  • April 18, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/18/2023 (Vote 18-0; RC)
  • May 4, 2023: Ought to Pass : MA RC 356-6 05/04/2023

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