SB 340 (2002): relative to alterations to party registration.
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SB 340 (2002)
relative to alterations to party registration.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 31, 2002 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On February 20, 2002 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On February 20, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 11–13. On February 20, 2002 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Mark Fernald (D - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Katherine Wheeler (D - SD21)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
Votes
- January 31, 2002, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
- February 20, 2002, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
- February 20, 2002, Senate: Ought to pass Sen Fernald/Sen McCarley — yeas 11, nays 13, failed
- February 20, 2002, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
- January 15, 2002: Hearing; January 15, 2002,Room 105-A, SH, 1:00 p.m.; SC1
- January 29, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/31/02]; SC8A
- January 31, 2002: Ought to Pass, [Not Voted On]
- January 31, 2002: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
- February 20, 2002: Sen. Fernald Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
- February 20, 2002: Ought to Pass, RC 11y - 13n, MF
- February 20, 2002: Sen. Francoeur Moved Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV