BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5188: Surplus political funds

Providing an alternative manner of dispersing surplus political funds.

Summary

$ Surplus funds of a candidate or a political committee may be donated to a school, school district, or educational service district.

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Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to surplus political funds;

Passed March 10, 2001

Version voted on: SB 5188

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	25	0	0	0
Republican	22	0	0	2

How each member voted

Passed January 23, 2002

Version voted on: SB 5188

47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	24	0	0	1
Republican	23	0	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 14, 2002By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 28, 2002Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 28, 2002SG - Majority; do pass.
Feb 28, 2002SG - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 24, 2002First reading, referred to State Government.
Jan 23, 2002Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Jan 15, 2002Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 14, 2002By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 25, 2001By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 22, 2001By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Mar 14, 2001First reading, referred to State Government.
Mar 10, 2001Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Mar 10, 2001Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 6, 2001Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 19, 2001Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 6, 2001Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 6, 2001SLG - Majority; do pass.
Jan 15, 2001First reading, referred to State & Local Government.

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