BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

SB 5870: Campaign finances

Clarifying the deadline for primary contributions to candidates who do not advance to the general election.

Summary

$ Prohibits primary election contributions after the primary for candidates who will appear on the general election ballot.
$ Allows primary election contributions up to 30 days after the primary for candidates who will not appear on the general election ballot.

From the House Bill Analysis (SB 5870), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

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

AN ACT Relating to clarifying the deadline for primary contributions to candidates who do not advance to the general election;

Passed March 7, 2001

Version voted on: SB 5870

41 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	25	0	0	0
Republican	16	8	0	0

How each member voted

Jan 16, 2002On motion, referred to State & Local Government.
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 9, 2001First reading, referred to State Government.
Mar 7, 2001Third reading, passed; yeas, 41; nays, 8; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Mar 7, 2001Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Mar 6, 2001Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Mar 5, 2001Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
Feb 27, 2001Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27, 2001SLG - Majority; do pass.
Feb 6, 2001First reading, referred to State & Local Government.

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