HB 59-FN (1991): establishing a moratorium on private correctional facilities and creating a private prison task force.

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HB 59-FN (1991)

establishing a moratorium on private correctional facilities and creating a private prison task force.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Public Works
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 6, 1991. On March 6, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gross (Merr 16) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ13,P107
  • January 30, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
  • February 6, 1991: HEARING FEB06 11:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • February 27, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR06 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • March 6, 1991: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP GROSS; HJ40,P725
  • March 6, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ40,P738

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