SB 93-FN (1989): relative to the number of primary ballots to be used for computerized voting machines.
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SB 93-FN (1989)
relative to the number of primary ballots to be used for computerized voting machines.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 133
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 9, 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 6, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 11–0. On April 20, 1989 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 18, 1989, making it Chapter 133 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Preston (SD23) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 1, 1989, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104LOB
- April 6, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
- February 1, 1989: HEARING 2/1/89 8:30 RM 104LOB FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- February 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
- February 9, 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 6, 1989: HEARING 4/6/89 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON & STAT REVISION
- April 12, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/20 VOTE (11-0cc)
- April 20, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ72, P2185 + 2202
- May 4, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 4, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 18, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/18/89 EFF: 7/16/89 CHAP: 133