HB 1547-FN-LOCAL (2008): repealing a fee charged by the registry of deeds.

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HB 1547-FN-LOCAL (2008)

repealing a fee charged by the registry of deeds.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 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 11–6. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 203–125.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 14, 2008, 9:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 203, nays 125, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Ways and Means
  • January 17, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/17/2008 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • January 29, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/29/08 1:30 PM LOB 202
  • February 14, 2008: Subcommittee Work Session: 2/14/2008 9:15 AM LOB 202
  • February 19, 2008: Executive Session: 2/19/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 2/20/2008 1:00 PM LOB 202
  • February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 12 Reg (vote 11-6)
  • February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 12, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Mar 18 Calendar: Without Objection
  • March 18, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 203-125

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