SB 311 (2004): relative to civil penalties for unlawful campaign practices.
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SB 311 (2004)
relative to civil penalties for unlawful campaign practices.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 50
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0791). The committee's amendment (0791) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 50 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2004.
Sponsors
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Clifton Below (D - SD5)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. John Gallus (R - SD1)
- Sen. Richard Green (R - SD6)
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15)
- Sen. Frank Sapareto (R - SD19)
- Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Richard Drisko (R - Hills 46)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
- March 31, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Election Law, RM308,LOB
Votes
- March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- February 4, 2004: Hearing; February 4, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC4
- March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0791} [03/17/04]; SC11, Pg.10-11
- March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0791}, AA, VV
- March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0791}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Elec Law
- March 31, 2004: Hearing Mar 31 10:00 RM308,LOB
- April 1, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 10-1;CC)
- April 15, 2004: Passed
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- April 22, 2004: Enrolled
- May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2004 Eff: 06/01/2004 Chap: 0050