SB 33 (2018): relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

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SB 33 (2018)

relative to the definition of political advocacy organization.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2017. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On February 23, 2017 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it. On February 23, 2017 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2017. The committee met in executive session on May 16, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 12, 2017. The committee met in executive session on October 19, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2018 the House adopted “Lay SB 33 on Table” on a roll call 162–155, on a motion by Rep. B. Griffin. On March 7, 2018 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a roll call 149–174, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith. On April 12, 2018 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a roll call 152–174, on a motion by Rep. Marjorie Smith.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2017, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 4, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • May 16, 2017, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 12, 2017, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Election Law, LOB 308
  • October 19, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 308

Votes

  • February 23, 2017, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 9, nays 14, failed
  • February 23, 2017, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 9, passed
  • February 15, 2018, House: Lay on Table — yeas 162, nays 155, passed
  • March 7, 2018, House: Remove From Table — yeas 149, nays 174, failed
  • April 12, 2018, House: Remove From Table — yeas 152, nays 174, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • January 17, 2017: Hearing: 01/17/2017, Room 102, LOB, 09:15 am
  • February 16, 2017: Introduced 02/16/2017 and referred to Election Law
  • February 23, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 9Y-14N, MF; 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Sen. Bradley Moved Ought to Pass; 02/23/2017
  • February 23, 2017: Ought to Pass : RC 14Y-9N, MA; OT3rdg; 02/23/2017
  • April 4, 2017: Public Hearing: 04/04/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • May 16, 2017: Executive Session: 05/16/2017 10:20 AM LOB 308
  • May 16, 2017: Retained in Committee
  • October 10, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/10/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • October 12, 2017: Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/12/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • October 19, 2017: Executive Session: 10/19/2017 10:00 AM LOB 308
  • January 3, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 01/03/2018 (Vote 18-2; CC)
  • January 3, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. M. Smith) 01/03/2018
  • January 9, 2018: Special Order to 1/9/2018 Without Objection
  • January 9, 2018: Special Order to next session day Without Objection
  • February 9, 2018: Special Order to 2/15/2018 Without Objection
  • February 15, 2018: Lay SB 33 on Table (Rep. B. Griffin): MA RC 162-155 02/15/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. M. Smith): MF RC 149-174 03/07/2018
  • April 12, 2018: Remove from Table (Rep. M. Smith): MF RC 152-174 04/12/2018

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