SB 215-FN (2004): relative to the use of prerecorded telephone messages for political advocacy.
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SB 215-FN (2004)
relative to the use of prerecorded telephone messages for political advocacy.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0699). The committee's amendment (0699) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 20, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 25, 2003 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47)
- Rep. Cynthia Dokmo (R - Hills 47)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 5, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101
- April 8, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM 308, LOB
Votes
- March 20, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Interstate Cooperation
- March 5, 2003: Hearing; March 5, 2003, Room 101, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC10
- March 14, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0699}, [03/20/03]; SC14, Pg.20-21
- March 20, 2003: Committee Amendment{0699}, AA, VV
- March 20, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0699}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 20, 2003: Passed by 3rd Resolution
- March 25, 2003: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
- April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 11:00 RM 308, LOB
- May 20, 2003: Retained in Committee
- November 5, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 13-0;CC)
- January 7, 2004: ITL Report Adopted