SB 137-FN (1989): relative to the language, phrasing, and explanation of ballot questions.

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SB 137-FN (1989)

relative to the language, phrasing, and explanation of ballot questions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 9–3. On April 27, 1989 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Magee (SD12)
  • Rep. Fields (Hills 13)
  • Rep. Frank (Hills 13)
  • Rep. Bowers (Hills 11)
  • Rep. Upton (Hills 11)
  • Rep. Goulet (Hills 11)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104LOB
  • April 4, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • April 27, 1989, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
  • January 23, 1989: HEARING 1/23/89 10:00 RM 104LOB FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • February 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 4, 1989: HEARING 4/4/89 11:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT REVISION
  • April 20, 1989: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR: 4/27 VOTE (9-3)
  • April 27, 1989: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ78, P2368

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