SB 261 (2012): relative to requirements for warrant articles.
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SB 261 (2012)
relative to requirements for warrant articles.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0813s). The committee's amendment (0813s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 7, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2012. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Nancy Stiles (R - SD24) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. John Barnes Jr. (R - SD17)
- Sen. Gary Lambert (R - SD13)
- Rep. Kathleen Hoelzel (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Frederick Rice (R - Rock 15)
- Rep. James Waddell (R - Rock 15)
- Rep. Chris Nevins (R - Rock 15)
- Rep. Andrew Renzullo (R - Hills 27)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2012, 10:20 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
- April 3, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- May 3, 2012, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- May 3, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0813s — voice vote, passed
- May 9, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- February 7, 2012: Hearing: 2/7/12, Room 101, LOB, 10:20 a.m.; SC5
- February 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0813s, 3/7/12; SC9
- March 7, 2012: Committee Amendment 0813s; AA, VV
- March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0813s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- April 3, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/3/2012 2:00 PM LOB 301
- April 4, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 4/4/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301
- May 3, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 5/3/2012 10:00 AM LOB 301
- May 3, 2012: Executive Session: 5/3/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301
- May 3, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 9 (Vote 15-2; CC)
- May 9, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV