HB 1316 (1996): relative to the right-to-know law and the cost of certain materials to the public.

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HB 1316 (1996)

relative to the right-to-know law and the cost of certain materials to the public.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Judiciary and Family Law
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Judiciary and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Kennedy (Merr 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary and Family Law, RM208,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY & F L; HJ4,P130
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • February 5, 1996: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
  • February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 21, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ30,P1086

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1147 (2000): relative to the right-to-know law and electronic communication.

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