HB 1653-FN (2006): relative to handrails on stairways in public buildings.
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HB 1653-FN (2006)
relative to handrails on stairways in public buildings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways 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
- Rep. Ruth Ginsburg (D - Hills 20) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 24, 2006, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201/LOB
Votes
- February 15, 2006, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Public Works and Highways
- January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 1:00 RM201/LOB
- January 27, 2006: Comm Rprt: ITL for Feb 15 (vote 15-0; CC)
- February 15, 2006: ITL, MA, VV