SB 351 (2016): establishing a commission to study the feasibility of implementing a clearinghouse model for political expenditures and contributions.

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SB 351 (2016)

establishing a commission to study the feasibility of implementing a clearinghouse model for political expenditures and contributions.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2016. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 10, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it. On March 10, 2016 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it. On March 10, 2016 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On March 10, 2016 the Senate failed “Remove From Table, DIV 11Y-11N”, on a motion by Sen. Feltes.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2016, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: To Be Introduced 01/06/2016 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 17, 2016: Hearing: 02/17/2016, Room 102, LOB, 09:30 am; SC6
  • March 10, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/10/2016; SC9
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate, DIV 8Y-9N, MF; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Sen. Pierce Moved Ought to Pass; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Ought to Pass: DIV 10Y-10N, MF; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: No Pending Motion; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: Sen. Feltes Moved to Remove From Table, DIV 11Y-11N, MF; 03/10/2016
  • March 10, 2016: No Pending Motion; 03/10/2016

Laws It Would Change

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