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SB 5716 - 2009-10
Regarding election requirements for the creation of municipal wards.
Sponsors: McCaslin
Bill History

2009 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 29
First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (View Original Bill)
Feb 17
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 19
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections at 3:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Feb 23
GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st Substitute) (Majority Report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority Report)
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 5
Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Mar 6
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 12
1st substitute bill substituted (GO 09). (View 1st Substitute)
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View 1st Engrossed) (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Mar 13
First reading, referred to Local Government & Housing.
Mar 23
Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government & Housing at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
Apr 26
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

2010 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 11
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Made eligible to be placed on third reading.
Jan 26
Senate Rules "X" file.

2010 1ST SPECIAL SESSION

Mar 15
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
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