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
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Leo Fraser (R - SD4)
- Sen. Frederick King (R - SD1)
- Rep. Mary Gile (D - Merr 16)
- Rep. Ralph Rosen (R - Belk 7)
- Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. Edgar Mears (D - Coos 7)
- Rep. Gloria Seldin (D - Merr 17)
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