SB 596 (1996): requiring that all general election ballots alternate the names of candidates according to party.

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SB 596 (1996)

requiring that all general election ballots alternate the names of candidates according to party.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 1996. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. J. King (SD18) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Rep. Laughlin (Hills 41)
  • Rep. Buckley (Hills 44)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P8
  • February 1, 1996: HEARING FEB01 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL MAR06 (VOTE 4-1)
  • March 6, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ10,P131

Laws It Would Change

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