HB 1417 (2008): relative to banning the sale of low-efficiency light bulbs.

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HB 1417 (2008)

relative to banning the sale of low-efficiency light bulbs.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, 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

  • January 3, 2008, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Commerce
  • January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 302 (Continued 2/21/08 11:00 AM LOB 302 if needed)
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 18-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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