SB 485 (2020): relative to the disqualification of certain persons from performing duties as an election official.
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SB 485 (2020)
relative to the disqualification of certain persons from performing duties as an election official.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 20, 2020 and was referred to the House Election Law committee.
Sponsors
- Sen. James Gray (R - SD6) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Ruth Ward (R - SD8)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Jeb Bradley (R - SD3)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
- Rep. Betty Gay (R - Rock 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2020, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
Votes
- February 13, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- January 22, 2020: Hearing: 01/22/2020, Room 102, LOB, 09:15 am
- February 13, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/13/2020; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 13, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2020
- February 20, 2020: Introduced 02/20/2020 and referred to Election Law
- March 17, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/17/2020 01:00 pm LOB 308
- June 30, 2020: Vacated and Laid on Table MA VV 06/30/2020
- September 23, 2020: Died on Table
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 242 (2022): relative to the disqualification of certain persons from performing the duties of an election official.
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