SB 334 (1998): changing election day for towns from the second Tuesday in March to the third Saturday in April.

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SB 334 (1998)

changing election day for towns from the second Tuesday in March to the third Saturday in April.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1998. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate kill it. On February 19, 1998 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1998, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • February 19, 1998, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P4
  • January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • February 17, 1998: COMM REPORT ITL FEB19 (VOTE 4-1)
  • February 19, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ4,P97

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1491 (1998): making the second Tuesday in April, rather than the second Tuesday in March, the election day for all local offices and for official ballot voting.

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