HB 1543-FN (2008): relative to the citizen's petition for redress of grievances by the legislature.

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HB 1543-FN (2008)

relative to the citizen's petition for redress of grievances by the legislature.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–3. On March 12, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 221–106.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 11, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 221, nays 106, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 23, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 1/23/2008 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 2:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 11, 2008: Executive Session: 2/11/08 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 Reg (vote 12-3)
  • February 14, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 5, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Regular Calendar for Mar 12: Without Objection
  • March 12, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 221-106

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1165-FN-A (2014): relative to the citizen's petition for redress of grievances by the legislature; establishing a special fund, and making an appropriation therefor.

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