SCR 3 (2007): urging preservation of traditional powers of state and local governments under international trade agreements.

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SCR 3 (2007)

urging preservation of traditional powers of state and local governments under international trade agreements.

  • Status: Adopted by both chambers
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On April 5, 2007 the Senate rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. On April 5, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading, on a motion by Sen. Cilley. It crossed to the House on April 11, 2007 and was referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 24, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 191–106.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 27, 2007, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • April 24, 2007, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 301
  • May 8, 2007, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 301

Votes

  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
  • April 5, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 191, nays 106, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • March 27, 2007: Hearing; March 27, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 2:30 p.m.; SC9
  • March 30, 2007: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [04/05/07]; SC14A
  • April 5, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate, MF, VV
  • April 5, 2007: Sen. Cilley Moved Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 5, 2007: Passed By Third Reading Resolution
  • April 11, 2007: Introduced and ref to State-Federal Relations & Veterans' Affairs
  • April 24, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/24/2007 11:30 AM LOB 301
  • May 8, 2007: Executive Session: 5/8/07 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • May 15, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for May 31 (vote 10-3; RC)
  • May 15, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 191-106

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