SB 320 (2018): relative to checklists used at elections.
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SB 320 (2018)
relative to checklists used at elections.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 100
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 7, 2018 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 11, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 11, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. A floor amendment (2018-1650h), offered by Rep. Bates, was rejected on a division vote 96–225 on April 19, 2018. On April 19, 2018 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2018 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 25, 2018, making it Chapter 100 of the session laws. It took effect on July 24, 2018.
Sponsors
- Sen. James Gray (R - SD6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 9, 2018, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, LOB 102
- March 29, 2018, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 305-307
- April 11, 2018: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
- April 11, 2018, 12:30 PM: full committee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
Votes
- February 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 2018, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 96, nays 225, failed
- April 19, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: To Be Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
- January 9, 2018: Hearing: 01/09/2018, Room 102, LOB, 09:00 am
- February 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/15/2018; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/15/2018
- March 7, 2018: Introduced 03/07/2018 and referred to Election Law
- March 29, 2018: Public Hearing: 03/29/2018 10:30 AM LOB 305-307
- April 11, 2018: Full Committee Work Session: 04/11/2018 12:30 PM LOB 308
- April 11, 2018: Executive Session: 04/11/2018 LOB 308
- April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 04/19/2018 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- April 19, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Bates) 04/19/2018
- April 19, 2018: FLAM #2018-1650h (NT) (Rep. Bates): AF DV 96-225 04/19/2018
- April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA VV 04/19/2018
- April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
- April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018)
- May 25, 2018: Signed by the Governor on 05/25/2018; Chapter 0100; Effective 07/24/2018