SB 644 (1996): clarifying the definition of a meeting under the right-to-know law.

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SB 644 (1996)

clarifying the definition of a meeting under the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 21, 1996 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Stawasz (SD12) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1996, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P12
  • January 11, 1996: HEARING JAN11 02:30 RM102,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFS
  • February 20, 1996: COMM REPORT ITL FEB21 (VOTE 4-0)
  • February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ9,P106

Laws It Would Change

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