HB 1401-FN (2008): adopting the uniform environmental covenants act.

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HB 1401-FN (2008)

adopting the uniform environmental covenants act.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee held a work session on January 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 and January 30, 2008. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for 2/6 Reg by a vote of 13–2. On February 6, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on October 7, 2008 and October 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 23, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 104
  • January 29, 2008, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 307
  • October 7, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 14, 2008, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 23, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 17, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 104
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 2:30 PM LOB 307
  • January 30, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 1/30/08 2:00 PM LOB 307 (Continued 1/31/08 10:00 AM LOB 303 if Needed)
  • January 30, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for 2/6 Reg (vote 13-2)
  • February 6, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Environment and Agriculture for Interim Study
  • October 7, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/7/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 10/14/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 23, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/23/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 23, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 14-0)

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