HB 1645 (1998): to eliminate secrecy in the handling of complaints by any state ethics committee or conduct board or commission.
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HB 1645 (1998)
to eliminate secrecy in the handling of complaints by any state ethics committee or conduct board or commission.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–1. On January 29, 1998 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Cobbin (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 1998, 3:15 PM: hearing, House Legislative Administration, RM307,LOB
Votes
- January 29, 1998, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LEG ADMIN; HJ3,P115
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/30/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 20, 1998: HEARING JAN20 3:15 RM307,LOB FOR: LEG ADMIN
- January 21, 1998: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN29 (VOTE 12-1)
- January 29, 1998: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ10,P453