SB 398-FN (2006): relative to political contributions and expenditures.

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SB 398-FN (2006)

relative to political contributions and expenditures.

Status: Killed
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Election Law
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 18, 2006 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0911). The committee's amendment (0911) was adopted on a roll call 23–1 on February 16, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 22, 2006 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 26, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

February 8, 2006, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103
April 4, 2006, 10:15 AM: public hearing, RM308/LOB

Votes

February 16, 2006, Senate: Committee Amendment (0911s) Sen. Barnes/Sen. Boyce — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
February 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 26, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 18, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
February 8, 2006: Hearing; February 8, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:30 a.m
February 10, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0911}[02/16/06]; SC6, Pg.11-12
February 16, 2006: Committee Amendment{0911}, RC 23Y-1N, AA
February 16, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0911}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
March 13, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/16/06]; SC10A
March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
March 22, 2006: Introduced and ref Election Law
April 4, 2006: Public Hearing April 4 10:15 RM308/LOB
April 18, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL April 26 (vote 15-0; CC)
April 26, 2006: ITL, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 548 (2007): relative to political expenditures and contributions.