SB 155 (2009): relative to financial disclosure by legislators.
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SB 155 (2009)
relative to financial disclosure by legislators.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Senate committee: Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 261
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0703s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0871s), offered by Sen. Merrill, was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1330h). The committee's amendment (1330h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 20, 2009 the Senate adopted “Sen. Lasky Concurs with House Amendment(1330h)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (1968) was adopted on May 20, 2009. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1968) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 261 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Sen. Amanda Merrill (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
- Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 7)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2009, 8:40 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Veterans' Affairs, LOB 101
- April 7, 2009, 4:15 PM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
- April 14, 2009, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
Votes
- March 18, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0703s}, {0871s} — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1330h — voice vote, passed
- May 20, 2009, Senate: Sen. Lasky Concurs with House Amendment(1330h) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Veterans' Affairs
- February 17, 2009: Hearing; === CANCELLED === February 17, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC9
- February 17, 2009: Hearing; February 17, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 8:40 a.m.; SC11
- March 10, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0703s} [03/18/09]; SC15
- March 11, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Legislative Administration [3/11/09]
- March 18, 2009: Committee Amendment {0703s}, AA, VV
- March 18, 2009: Sen. Merrill Floor Amendment {0871s}, AA, VV
- March 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0703s}, {0871s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 18, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- April 7, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/7/2009 4:15 PM LOB 104
- April 14, 2009: Executive Session: 4/14/2009 3:00 PM LOB 104 (Orig 4:00 PM)
- April 15, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1330h for April 22 RC (vote 16-0)
- April 15, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #1330h
- April 22, 2009: Amendment #1330h Adopted, VV
- April 22, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1330h: MA VV
- May 20, 2009: Sen. Lasky Concurs with House Amendment(1330h), MA, VV
- May 20, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1968 Adopted
- June 3, 2009: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1968 Adopted
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- June 10, 2009: Enrolled
- July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor on 07/16/2009; Effective 09/14/2009; Chapter 0261