SB 123 (2003): establishing a commission to study structures for increased voter education and improved enforcement of campaign practices laws.

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SB 123 (2003)

establishing a commission to study structures for increased voter education and improved enforcement of campaign practices laws.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 6, 2003 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a roll call 10–13. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 6, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee met in executive session on May 27, 2003 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 6–5. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 223–113.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 8, 2003, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM 308, LOB
  • May 27, 2003, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Election Law, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 2003, Senate: Committee report of inexpedient to legislate Sen. Larsen/Sen. Barnes — yeas 10, nays 13, failed
  • March 6, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: ITL — yeas 223, nays 113, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing; February 12, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC9
  • February 28, 2003: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [03/06/03]; SC12
  • March 6, 2003: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 10Y- 13N, MF
  • March 6, 2003: Sen. Estabrook Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 6, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law; HJ24, p629
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 10:30 RM 308, LOB
  • May 27, 2003: Exec Session May 27 10:15 RM308,LOB
  • May 27, 2003: Maj Report ITL for June 5 (Vote 6-5;Reg)
  • May 27, 2003: Min Report OTP
  • June 5, 2003: ITL Report Adopted RC(223-113)

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