SB 95 (2001): relative to campaign finance reporting requirements, political expenditure limitation amounts, and permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.

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SB 95 (2001)

relative to campaign finance reporting requirements, political expenditure limitation amounts, and permissible campaign contributions by business organizations.

  • Status: Died when the conference report was rejected
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on February 1, 2001 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 29, 2001 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On May 9, 2001 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0688), offered by Sen Fernald, was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2001, changing the text of the bill. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held public hearings on May 29, 2001 and May 31, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 13–4. On June 7, 2001 the House adopted “Remainder of Am” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1485), offered by Rep DiFruscia, was rejected on a roll call 109–244 on June 7, 2001. On June 7, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 12, 2001 the Senate adopted “Sen. Roberge Non Concur With House Am {1485} Request Comm of Conf” on a voice vote. On June 13, 2001 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm”. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2001 and June 20, 2001 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 26, 2001 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a roll call 196–159.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105 A
  • May 29, 2001, 10:30 AM: hearing, RM308,LOB
  • May 31, 2001, 2:30 PM: hearing, RM30,LOB
  • June 19, 2001, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 105-A
  • June 20, 2001, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 29, 2001, Senate: Laid on the table. Sen. Larsen/Sen. Pignatelli — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • May 9, 2001, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Remainder of Am — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, House: REP DIFRUSCIA FLOOR AMENDMENT{1485} — yeas 109, nays 244, failed
  • June 7, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 12, 2001, Senate: Sen. Roberge Non Concur With House Am {1485} Request Comm of Conf — voice vote, passed
  • June 26, 2001, House: ADOPT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT — yeas 196, nays 159, passed
  • June 26, 2001, Senate: Adoption of committee of conference report Sen. Hollingworth/Sen. Cohen — yeas 11, nays 13, failed

The Docket

  • February 1, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing; February 20, 2001, Room 105 A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC6
  • March 28, 2001: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/29/01], SC15
  • March 29, 2001: Inexpedient to Legislate (not voted on); Sen. Fernald sub-motion, OTP, (not voted on)
  • March 29, 2001: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid on Table, RC 13Y - 11N, MA
  • May 3, 2001: 5/3/2001 Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ47, p1418
  • May 9, 2001: Sen. Fernald Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV; Sen. Fernald sub-motion OTP, MA, VV
  • May 9, 2001: Sen Fernald Floor Amendment {0688},(New Title), AA,VV, OT3rdg, MA,VV
  • May 15, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 5/16/2001
  • May 29, 2001: Hearing May 29 10:30 RM308,LOB
  • May 31, 2001: Continued Hearing May 31 2:30 RM30,LOB
  • May 31, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for June 7 (vote 13-4;Reg)
  • May 31, 2001: Prop Comm Am{1341}(New Title); HC50, p1529-1533
  • June 7, 2001: Comm Am, Rep Kennedy Div ?; Comm Am{1341}, Secs. 4&5, AA DIV(298-53); Remainder of Am, AA VV
  • June 7, 2001: Rep DiFruscia Fl Am{1485}, AL RC(109-244); Passed with Am VV; HJ54, p1626-1633 + 1662 (Also see Perm Journal)
  • June 12, 2001: Sen. Roberge Non Concur With House Am {1485} Request Comm of Conf, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Barnes, Francoeur
  • June 12, 2001: Conferee Change: Sen. Disnard replaces Sen. Fernald
  • June 12, 2001: Conferee Change: Senator Barnes replaces Senator Disnard
  • June 13, 2001: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, MA; HJ61, p1755
  • June 13, 2001: (Spkr appts Reps: Clegg, Arndt, Pappas & Clemons)
  • June 19, 2001: Conference Committee Meeting; June 19, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m
  • June 20, 2001: Conference Committee Meeting: June 20, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m
  • June 22, 2001: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1817}) Filed
  • June 26, 2001: Conf Comm Report Adopted RC(196-159); HJ61, p1767-1773
  • June 26, 2001: Conference Committee Report RC 11Y-13N, Non Adopt

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