HB 1497-FN (1994): requiring that testimony in public hearings and executive sessions of legislative committees be taped.

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HB 1497-FN (1994)

requiring that testimony in public hearings and executive sessions of legislative committees be taped.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Legislature

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 10–3. On February 8, 1994 the House rejected a motion to study it after the session ends on a division vote 154–180, on a motion by Rep. Copenhaver. On February 8, 1994 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Copenhaver (Graf 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM308,LOB

Votes

  • February 8, 1994, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 154, nays 180, failed
  • February 8, 1994, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ7,P196
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 02/10/94
  • January 26, 1994: HEARING JAN26 01:30 RM308,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
  • February 3, 1994: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB08 (VOTE 10-3)
  • February 8, 1994: REP COPENHAVER SUBST REF FOR STUDY, ML DIV(154-180); ITL REPORT
  • February 8, 1994: ADOPTED VV; HJ19,P584

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1504-FN (1996): requiring that testimony in public hearings and executive sessions of legislative committees be taped.

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