SB 485 (2008): relative to party designations for voters.
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SB 485 (2008)
relative to party designations for voters.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 21, 2008 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Peter Burling (D - SD5) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
- Rep. Jane Clemons (D - Hills 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 30, 2008, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
Votes
- February 21, 2008, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
- January 30, 2008: Hearing; January 30, 2008, Room 103, State House, 9:30 a.m.; SC2
- February 13, 2008: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [02/21/08]; SC7
- February 21, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV