HB 1290 (2006): requiring the attorney general to enforce city and town charters and to prosecute suspected violations of city and town charters.

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HB 1290 (2006)

requiring the attorney general to enforce city and town charters and to prosecute suspected violations of city and town charters.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, 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 24, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, RM301/LOB

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Municipal & County Government
  • January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 11:00 RM301/LOB
  • February 2, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 15 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2006: ITL, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

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