HB 626-FN-LOCAL (2006): relative to the right-to-know law.

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HB 626-FN-LOCAL (2006)

relative to the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on February 17, 2005 and March 24, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 28, 2005, September 7, 2005, September 14, 2005, September 20, 2005, September 28, 2005, October 4, 2005 and October 11, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 18, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (0153h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 1, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 266–41. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1610). On April 13, 2006 the Senate adopted “Recomit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2073). On May 4, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2005, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • March 24, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
  • June 28, 2005, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 7, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 14, 2005, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 20, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 28, 2005, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • October 4, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • October 11, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • March 23, 2006, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 266, nays 41, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Recomit — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • February 17, 2005: Hearing Feb 17 10:45 RM208,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Continued Hearing Mar 22 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 24, 2005: Rescheduled Continued Hearing Mar 24 2:00 RM208,LOB
  • March 29, 2005: Retained in committee
  • June 28, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session June 28 11:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 7, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 7 10:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 14, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 14 2:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 20, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 20 10:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • September 28, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Sep 28 9:30 RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • October 4, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 4 10:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • October 11, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session Oct 11 10:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Dokmo>
  • December 1, 2005: comm report for Jan 18: OTP/AM (vote 20-0; RC) (0153h)
  • January 18, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection
  • February 1, 2006: Comm AM {0153h}, AA, VV
  • February 1, 2006: Passed with AM {0153h}, MA, RC (266-41)
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 22, 2006: Hearing; March 22, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC7
  • March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC10A
  • March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:45 a.m.; SC11
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1610} [04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.10-17
  • April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1610} [Not Voted On]
  • April 13, 2006: Sen. Barnes Moved Recomit, MA, VV
  • April 26, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{2073} [05/04/06]; SC17, Pg.8-15
  • May 4, 2006: Committee Amendment{2073}[Not Voted On]
  • May 4, 2006: Sen. Roberge Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV

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