HB 1266 — making temporary modifications to the absentee voter registration, absentee ballot application, and absentee voting processes in response to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) disease.
Last action — Signed by Governor Sununu 07/17/2020; Chapter 14; I. Sec. 10-13 Eff: 01/01/2021 II. Rem. Eff: 07/17/2020
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2019. Enacted.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
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Action History
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Signed by Governor Sununu 07/17/2020; Chapter 14; I. Sec. 10-13 Eff: 01/01/2021 II. Rem. Eff: 07/17/2020
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Enrolled 06/30/2020 HJ 10 P. 71
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Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020); SJ 9
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Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2020-1616e: AA VV 06/30/2020 HJ 10 P. 70
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Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2020-1616e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2020); SJ 9
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House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Cote): MA RC 221-101 06/30/2020 HJ 10 P. 30
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Ought to Pass with Amendments 2020-1582s, and 2020-1608s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/29/2020; SJ 9
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Sen. Sherman Floor Amendment # 2020-1608s, AA, VV; 06/29/2020; SJ 9
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Committee Amendment # 2020-1582s, AA, VV; 06/29/2020; SJ 9
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2020-1582s, 06/29/2020; SC 25
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1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PTTnQnIkQP-k8rHDlcyGiw SC 24
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2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to remotesenate@leg.state.nh.us SC 24
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The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: remotesenate@leg.state.nh.us or call (603-271-3043). SC 24
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6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA SC 24
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5. Webinar ID: 917 7748 7582 SC 24
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4. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,91777487582# or 19292056099,,91777487582# SC 24
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3. To listen via telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799, or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833 SC 24
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Members of the public may attend using the following links: SC 24
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Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email. SC 24
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Remote Hearing: 06/25/2020, 02:10 pm, on proposed amendment # 2020-1562s; SC 24
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Remote Hearing: 06/25/2020, 02:05 pm; SC 24
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Introduced 06/16/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; SJ 9
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0791h: MA VV 03/12/2020 HJ 8 P. 63
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Amendment # 2020-0791h: AA VV 03/12/2020 HJ 8 P. 63
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2020-0791h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 16-4; RC) HC 10 P. 51
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Subcommittee Work Session: 02/20/2020 03:00 pm LOB 308 (or after session)
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==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/04/2020 11:00 am LOB 308 (if not exec'd on the 3rd)
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Executive Session: 03/03/2020 11:00 am LOB 308
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Subcommittee Work Session: 02/12/2020 10:00 am LOB 308
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Public Hearing: 01/14/2020 10:30 am LOB 308
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Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 15
Sponsors
- Dan Bergeron · Primary
- Cassandra Levesque · Cosponsor
- William A. Pearson · Cosponsor
- Sherry Frost · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on · 100 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Dan Bergeron Democrat
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (411)
411 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 411 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 151 | 62 | 0 | 52 |
| Republican | 10 | 39 | 0 | 7 |
| Democrat | 56 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 217 | 101 | 0 | 66 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 26% | 0% | 17% |
How each member voted (384)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bob J. Giuda | — | Yea |
| Chuck W Morse | — | Yea |
| Dan Feltes | — | Yea |
| David J Starr | — | Yea |
| Donna M. Soucy | — | Yea |
| Harold F. French | — | Yea |
| Jay Kahn | — | Yea |
| Jeanne Dietsch | — | Yea |
| Jeb Bradley | — | Yea |
| John Reagan | — | Yea |
| Jon Morgan | — | Yea |
| Kevin Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Lou D'Allesandro | — | Yea |
| Martha Fuller Clark | — | Yea |
| Martha S. Hennessey | — | Yea |
| Melanie Levesque | — | Yea |
| Shannon E. Chandley | — | Yea |
| Tom Sherman | — | Yea |
| Cindy Rosenwald | Democrat | Yea |
| David Watters | Democrat | Yea |
| James Gray | Republican | Yea |
| Regina Birdsell | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Sharon Carson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 1266?
- HB 1266 is sponsored by Dan Bergeron (Democrat), Cassandra Levesque (Democrat), William A. Pearson, and Sherry Frost.
- What is the current status of HB 1266?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2019. Enacted.
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