HB 739 (2007): relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
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HB 739 (2007)
relative to contractor accountability and disclosure in the public works construction procurement process.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held public hearings on March 8, 2007 and March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 9–7 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 268–41.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Saghir Tahir (R - Hills 9)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 8, 2007, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- March 20, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- March 22, 2007, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
Votes
- April 4, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 268, nays 41, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Public Works and Highways
- March 8, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/8/2007 2:15 PM LOB 201
- March 20, 2007: Continued Public Hearing: 3/20/2007 11:00 AM LOB 201
- March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/2007 9:30 AM LOB 201
- March 22, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 9-7; RC)
- March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
- April 4, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 268-41