HB 1409 (2008): creating a right of first refusal for a municipality in which certain utility property or stock is proposed to be sold by a utility.

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HB 1409 (2008)

creating a right of first refusal for a municipality in which certain utility property or stock is proposed to be sold by a utility.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 7, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 15, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 17-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court