HB 854-LOCAL (2007): relative to remedies under the right-to-know law.
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HB 854-LOCAL (2007)
relative to remedies under the right-to-know law.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2007. The committee held a work session on March 20, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 22, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Thomas (R - Belk 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peter Espiefs (D - Ches 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 20, 2007, 9:04 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 22, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
- March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 10:00 AM LOB 208
- March 20, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/20/2007 9:04 AM LOB 208
- March 22, 2007: Executive Session: 3/22/07 10:00 AM LOB 208
- March 22, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for March 27 (vote 18-0; CC)
- March 27, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV