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SB 5271 - 2007-08

Modifying when a special election may be held.

Sponsors: Pridemore, Benton, Kline, Swecker, Roach, Rasmussen

Companion Bill: HB 1653

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Bill History

2007 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 15

First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (View Original Bill)

Feb 1

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 13

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 15

GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Mar 21

Senate Rules "X" file.

2008 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 14

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Revert to Rules White Sheet.

Jan 16

Substitute(s) not adopted during the first year of the biennium; no longer available for consideration.

Senate refers bill from Rules to Government Operations & Elections.

Jan 29

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Jan 31

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Feb 4

GO - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd Substitute) (Majority Report)

Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Feb 12

Made eligible to be placed on second reading.

Feb 15

Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

Feb 19

2nd substitute bill substituted (GO 08). (View 2nd Substitute)

Floor amendment(s) adopted.

Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 1; excused, 1. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 21

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.

Feb 27

Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)

Mar 13

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Available Documents

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