HB 1197 (2006): establishing a committee to study requiring state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software.

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HB 1197 (2006)

establishing a committee to study requiring state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 5, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 24, 2006. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 5, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB
  • January 24, 2006, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM306/LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Executive Departments & Administration
  • January 5, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 5 1:00 RM306/LOB
  • January 24, 2006: Subcommittee work Session Jan 24 2:00 RM306/LOB
  • February 9, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 15 (vote 15-1; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: ITL, MA, VV

Related Bills

  • HB 1465 (2008): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requiring state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software.

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