SB 250 (2023): relative to remote participation in government meetings.
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SB 250 (2023)
relative to remote participation in government meetings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 19, 2023 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2023. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On March 16, 2023 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2023-1040s), offered by Sen. James Gray, was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 3, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 18, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. James Gray (R - SD6)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Rebecca Whitley (D - SD15)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Bill Boyd (R - Hills 12)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 21, 2023, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- April 12, 2023, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- May 3, 2023, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
Votes
- March 16, 2023, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
- March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1040s — voice vote, passed
- May 18, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 19, 2023: Introduced 01/19/2023 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 21, 2023: Hearing: 02/21/2023, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV; 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Sen. Gray Moved Ought to Pass; 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Sen. Gray Floor Amendment #2023-1040s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1040s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
- March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Judiciary
- April 12, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/12/2023 02:30 pm LOB 206-208
- May 3, 2023: Executive Session: 05/03/2023 09:00 am LOB 206-208
- May 3, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 05/03/2023 (Vote 20-0; CC)
- May 18, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/18/2023