SB 279 (2014): relative to challenges of voters.
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SB 279 (2014)
relative to challenges of voters.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 13, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2014 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 30, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Dennis Fields (R - Belk 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2014, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
- April 1, 2014, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 17, 2014, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 22, 2014, 11:15 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 13, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- February 5, 2014: Hearing: 2/5/14, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC5
- February 6, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/13/14; SC6
- February 13, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 13, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Election Law
- April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 1:30 PM LOB 308
- April 17, 2014: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/17/2014 10:15 AM LOB 308
- April 22, 2014: Executive Session: 4/22/2014 11:15 AM LOB 308
- April 24, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 14-2; CC)
- April 30, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate MA VV