HB 1549 (2006): excluding certain acts based on bona fide economic and public safety considerations from the prohibition against age discrimination in public accommodations.
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HB 1549 (2006)
excluding certain acts based on bona fide economic and public safety considerations from the prohibition against age discrimination in public accommodations.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Commerce
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2006. The committee held a work session on February 7, 2006. The committee voted 15–3 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2006 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on August 25, 2006. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “NOT REC FOR LEGIS”, by a vote of 17 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Michael O'Neil (R - Rock 15)
- Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)
- Sen. Sheila Roberge (R - SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2006, 10:30 AM: public hearing, RM302/LOB
- February 7, 2006, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, RM302/LOB <Rep. Scammon, Martin, Destefano>
- August 25, 2006, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, Room 302 LOB
Votes
- February 15, 2006, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Commerce
- January 12, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 12 10:30 RM302/LOB
- February 7, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 7 2:30 RM302/LOB <Rep. Scammon, Martin, Destefano>
- February 9, 2006: Comm Rprt: ref Interim Study for Feb 15 (vote 15-3; CC)
- February 15, 2006: Interim Study, MA, VV
- May 24, 2006: ref to Commerce for Interim Study
- June 29, 2006: Interim Study Subcommittee Members: Reps. S. Scamman, Martin, DeStefano
- August 25, 2006: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session Aug 25 9:30 Room 302 LOB
- October 18, 2006: Interim Study Report: NOT REC FOR LEGIS (Vote 17-0)