HB 442-FN (2008): prohibiting unconscionable prices for essential commodities during a declared state of emergency.

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HB 442-FN (2008)

prohibiting unconscionable prices for essential commodities during a declared state of emergency.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 13, 2007, September 26, 2007, October 25, 2007 and October 30, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 and November 1, 2007. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 2 by a vote of 16–2. On January 2, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 8 to 3.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 13, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 26, 2007, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 25, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • November 1, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • September 24, 2008, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • September 13, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/13/07 1:30 PM LOB 302
  • September 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/26/07 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • October 25, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/25/07 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/30/07 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 1, 2007: Continued Executive Session: 11/1/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 8, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Continued Executive Session: 11/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • November 16, 2007: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 2 (vote 16-2; CC)
  • January 2, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Commerce for Interim Study
  • September 24, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/24/2008 2:00 PM LOB 302
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 8-3)

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