SB 127 (1997): requiring candidates for public office to report receipt of contributions in excess of $500.

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SB 127 (1997)

requiring candidates for public office to report receipt of contributions in excess of $500.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Larsen (SD15) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 1997, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104, LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ2, P33
  • January 29, 1997: HEARING JAN 29 11:45 RM 104, LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 5-0)
  • February 13, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ5, P72

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 481 (1997): relative to financial reporting requirements for political candidates.

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