SB 303 (2000): [New Title] relative to campaign contributions by business organizations.

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SB 303 (2000)

[New Title] relative to campaign contributions by business organizations.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. On January 13, 2000 the Senate adopted “Vacate from ED&A to Public Affairs” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2000. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3615). On March 9, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 9, 2000 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2000. The committee held a work session on April 25, 2000. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 2000. The committee held a work session on May 4, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. Part of the committee's amendment (4383) was rejected on a division vote 141–160 on May 18, 2000. On May 18, 2000 the House adopted “Reconsider Sec. 5 of Am” on a division vote 172–140. A floor amendment (4542), offered by Rep Almy, was adopted on a voice vote on May 18, 2000, changing the text of the bill. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Request C of C” on a voice vote. On May 18, 2000 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 101
  • February 9, 2000, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
  • April 18, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • April 25, 2000, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM306,LOB (Rep Letourneau)
  • May 2, 2000, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
  • May 4, 2000, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB (Rep Clegg)

Votes

  • January 13, 2000, Senate: Vacate from ED&A to Public Affairs — voice vote, passed
  • March 9, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT{4383}, SECS.1-4 & 6-9 — yeas 238, nays 74, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Reconsider Sec. 5 of Am — yeas 172, nays 140, passed
  • May 18, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Request C of C — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and refer. to Ex. Dept. and Admin.; SJ Convening Day, Pg.6
  • January 13, 2000: Sen. Cohen , Vacate from ED&A to Public Affairs, MA, VV
  • January 18, 2000: Hearing , Jan. 18 , 1:00 p.m., Room 101 , LOB; SC1, Pg.4
  • February 9, 2000: Hearing,Feb.9,Room 104,LOB, 1:00 p.m. SC6, Pg.4
  • March 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3615},[New Title]; SC15, Pg.4
  • March 9, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3615}[New Title], AA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2000: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ22, p660
  • March 15, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 3/15/2000
  • April 18, 2000: Hearing Apr 18 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • April 25, 2000: Subcom Work Session Apr 25 11:00 RM306,LOB (Rep Letourneau)
  • May 2, 2000: Hearing on Prop Am May 2 10:00 RM308,LOB
  • May 4, 2000: Subcom Work Session May 4 8:30 RM308,LOB (Rep Clegg)
  • May 9, 2000: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 18 (vote 17-0;Reg)
  • May 9, 2000: Prop Comm Am{4383}(New Title); HC40, p1246-1249
  • May 18, 2000: Rep Clegg Div ?; Comm Am{4383}, Sec. 5, AL DIV(141-160); Remainder of Comm Am, AA RC(238-74); Rep Franks moved to Reconsider Sec. 5 of Am, MA DIV(172-140); Rep Almy Fl Am{4542 (to Sec.5)}, AA VV
  • May 18, 2000: Passed with Am VV; HJ46, p1465-1471 + 1484
  • May 18, 2000: Sen.Trombly Non-Concur with House Amendment{4542}; MA, VV; Request C of C, MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Trombly, Below, Krueger
  • May 18, 2000: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm; HJ46, p1492
  • May 18, 2000: (Spkr appts Reps: Clegg, Arndt, Reeves & Buckley)
  • May 18, 2000: C of C Meeting: Thursday, May 25, 2000; Room 103, SH; 12:00
  • June 2, 2000: (Conf Comm Report Not Signed)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 478 (2001): relative to campaign finance reporting requirements, availability of voter checklists on computer disks, and permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.

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