SB 656 (1994): repealing the chapter regarding subversive activities act.
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SB 656 (1994)
repealing the chapter regarding subversive activities act.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 29
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on March 3, 1994 and March 7, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–4. The bill was enrolled on March 24, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1994, making it Chapter 29 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. McLane (SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Hough (SD5)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 26, 1994, 12:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
- March 3, 1994, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- March 7, 1994, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
Votes
- February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 31, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ1,P16
- January 26, 1994: HEARING JAN26 NOON RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB03
- February 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ3,P64 + 78
- February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ26,P756
- February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
- March 3, 1994: HEARING MAR03 03:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 7, 1994: CONTINUED HEARING MAR07 03:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- March 24, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR31 (VOTE 13-4)
- March 24, 1994: 03/24/94 ENROLLED; SJ10,P272
- March 31, 1994: PASSED VV; HJ45,P1480 + 1486
- March 31, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1584
- April 22, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/94 EFF: 06/21/94 CHAP.0029