SB 188-FN-LOCAL (1997): relative to emergency hearings for review of arbitrary decisions by local officials on election day.
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SB 188-FN-LOCAL (1997)
relative to emergency hearings for review of arbitrary decisions by local officials on election day.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 23, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 6, 1997 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Larsen (SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
- Sen. Hollingworth (SD23)
- Sen. K. Wheeler (SD21)
- Rep. Burney (Merr 14)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104, LOB;
Votes
- March 6, 1997, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 23, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3, P45
- February 12, 1997: HEARING FEB 12 10:30 RM 104, LOB; FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- February 27, 1997: COMM REPORT ITL FOR MAR06 (VOTE: 7-0)
- March 6, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ7,P117