SB 314-FN-LOCAL (1998): relative to testing the accuracy of voting machinery.

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SB 314-FN-LOCAL (1998)

relative to testing the accuracy of voting machinery.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 1998. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 1998 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it. On March 26, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Rubens (SD5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 1998, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 26, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P2
  • January 15, 1998: HEARING JAN15 8:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 19, 1998: EXEC SESS MAR19 (AFTER HRGS) RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 23, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL MAR26 (VOTE 5-0)
  • March 26, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ8,P171

Laws It Would Change

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