HB 523 (2007): relative to lobbyist registration and statements, and regulation of volunteer public service.

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HB 523 (2007)

relative to lobbyist registration and statements, and regulation of volunteer public service.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 6, 2007 and March 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0806h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House adopted “Ought to Adopt with Amendment #0806h (New Title)” on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1560) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Foster.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
  • March 6, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
  • March 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
  • April 25, 2007, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Adopt with Amendment #0806h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 17, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Legislative Administration
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 2:00 PM LOB 104
  • March 6, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/6/2007 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • March 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/2007 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/2007 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • March 20, 2007: Comm Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0806h} for March 27 (vote 10-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0806h (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0806h} Adopted, VV (New Title)
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Adopt with Amendment #0806h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • April 25, 2007: Hearing; April 25, 2007, Room 103, State House, 8:50 a.m.; SC17
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass With Amendment{1560}[05/17/07]; SC20, Pg.12-13
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Amendment{1560}, AA, VV
  • May 17, 2007: Sen. Burling Floor Amendment{1664} [Not Voted On]
  • May 17, 2007: Sen. Foster Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 91-FN (2008): relative to lobbyist registration and statements, repealing the restriction on simultaneous employment and public service, and relative to regulation of volunteer public service.

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