SB 157 (1999): clarifying that a prisoner's right to vote absentee is in his or her town or city of former residence.

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SB 157 (1999)

clarifying that a prisoner's right to vote absentee is in his or her town or city of former residence.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 20, 1999 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 20, 1999 the Senate adopted “Killed by Resolution” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 31, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1999, Senate: Killed by Resolution — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs 2/11/99
  • February 24, 1999: Hearing, 3/17/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m. Cancelled Hearing
  • March 31, 1999: Rescheduled Hearing, 3/31/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • May 19, 1999: Committee Report, Inexpedient to Legislate, 5/20/99
  • May 20, 1999: Sen. Trombly Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • May 20, 1999: Killed by Resolution, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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