HB 1431-FN (2008): establishing a permanent state defense force.

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HB 1431-FN (2008)

establishing a permanent state defense force.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–4 to recommend that the House kill it. On February 6, 2008 the House adopted “Suspend Rules for Repting Deadline to 2/21/08 (Rep Itse)” on a division vote 245–54. On February 6, 2008 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Itse)” on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 12 Reg by a vote of 13–3. On March 12, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 29, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 29, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 9 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • February 20, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • October 29, 2008, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303
  • October 29, 2008, 9:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303

Votes

  • February 6, 2008, House: Suspend Rules for Repting Deadline to 2/21/08 (Rep Itse) — yeas 245, nays 54, passed
  • February 6, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep Itse) — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 15, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 1/15/2008 11:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 17, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • January 29, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 2/6 Reg (vote 11-4)
  • February 6, 2008: Suspend Rules for Repting Deadline to 2/21/08 (Rep Itse): MA DIV 245-54 by Required 2/3; HJ16 PG808
  • February 6, 2008: Recommit (Rep Itse): MA VV
  • February 20, 2008: Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 12 Reg (vote 13-3)
  • March 12, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs for Interim Study
  • October 21, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/21/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 21, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Interim Study Executive Session: 10/21/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 29, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 10/29/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 29, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/29/2008 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 29, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 9-1)

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