HB 1154 (2008): establishing a commission to study flooding in the town of Bradford, specifically Lake Massasecum, Lake Todd, and the watershed.

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HB 1154 (2008)

establishing a commission to study flooding in the town of Bradford, specifically Lake Massasecum, Lake Todd, and the watershed.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held public hearings on January 3, 2008 and January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0257h), by a vote of 9–7. On February 13, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Reg Place on Next Reg Calendar (Rep Chandler)” on a voice vote. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 213–92.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 3, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • January 31, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 13, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Reg Place on Next Reg Calendar (Rep Chandler) — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 213, nays 92, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 1:00 PM LOB 305
  • January 22, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • January 31, 2008: Executive Session: 1/31/08 10:30 AM LOB 305
  • February 7, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 2/13 Reg (vote 9-7)
  • February 7, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0257h
  • February 7, 2008: Minority Committee Amendment #0257h
  • February 13, 2008: Special Ordered to Reg Place on Next Reg Calendar (Rep Chandler): MA VV by Required 2/3; HJ20 PG1062
  • March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
  • March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 213-92

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