HB 1465 (2008): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requiring state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software.

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HB 1465 (2008)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of requiring state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Baxley (Merr 6) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 7, 2008, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 12, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Related Bills

  • HB 1197 (2006): establishing a committee to study requiring state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software.

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