SB 88 (1991): permitting independent voters to vote in a primary and change their registration back to independent on the same day of the primary.

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SB 88 (1991)

permitting independent voters to vote in a primary and change their registration back to independent on the same day of the primary.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 13, 1991 the Senate voted to kill it on a division vote 15–5.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Pressly (SD12) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. Record (Hills 23)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1991, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1991, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 15, nays 5, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • January 31, 1991: HEARING JAN31 11:45 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 11, 1991: COMM REPORT ITL FEB13
  • February 13, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED DIV(15-5); SJ5,P40

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 228 (1989): permitting independent voters to vote in a primary and change their registration back to independent on the same day of the primary.

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