HB 1185 (2008): relative to the preservation of religious freedom.

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HB 1185 (2008)

relative to the preservation of religious freedom.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–6. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 223–91.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 223, nays 91, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 30, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 1/30/2008 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 208 (Continued 2/20/08 10:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • February 21, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 Reg (vote 11-6)
  • February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
  • March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 223-91

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