SB 523-FN (2004): prohibiting the use of government property for electioneering.
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SB 523-FN (2004)
prohibiting the use of government property for electioneering.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2003-2004
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 12, 2004 the Senate voted to kill it on a roll call 17–6.
Sponsors
- Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D - SD15) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Joseph Foster (D - SD13)
- Sen. Iris Estabrook (D - SD21)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Burton Cohen (D - SD24)
- Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19)
- Rep. Sharon Nordgren (D - Graf 17)
- Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- February 12, 2004, Senate: Inexpedient to legislate Sen. Larsen/Sen.Foster — yeas 17, nays 6, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- January 14, 2004: Hearing; January 14, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
- February 5, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [02/12/04]; SC6
- February 12, 2004: Ought to Pass Reported Erroneously [Not Voted On], ( Without Objection Inexpedient to Legislate )
- February 12, 2004: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 17Y-6N, MA