SB 178 (1989): relative to campaign financing.

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SB 178 (1989)

relative to campaign financing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 212

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 30, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. 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 18, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 1989, making it Chapter 212 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Sen. St. Jean (SD20) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Dupont (SD6)
  • Sen. Hough (SD5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104LOB
  • April 18, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB

Votes

  • May 4, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
  • January 30, 1989: HEARING 1/30/89 10:00 RM 104LOB FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 15, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • March 22, 1989: =CANCELED HEARING= 4/12/89 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT REV
  • April 18, 1989: RESCHED HEARING 4/18/89 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT REV
  • April 20, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 5/4 VOTE (11-0)
  • May 4, 1989: REP GREEN SUB ITL, ML RC(141-200); PASSED VV; HJ81, P2500-03+2533
  • May 11, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 23 PAGE 384
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 22, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/22/89 EFF: 1/01/90 CHAP: 212

Laws It Would Change

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