HB 924-FN (2008): relative to the deconstruction of buildings.

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HB 924-FN (2008)

relative to the deconstruction of buildings.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2007. The committee held work sessions on March 13, 2007, March 16, 2007 and March 19, 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 May 1, 2007, May 29, 2007, June 5, 2007, September 5, 2007, October 10, 2007 and October 18, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 30, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. A floor amendment (2583h) was adopted on a division vote 193–119 on January 23, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 188–131. On January 23, 2008 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2008. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 18, 2008. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 218–81.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 13, 2007, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 16, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 305-307
  • March 19, 2007, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • March 20, 2007, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 1, 2007, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • May 29, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • June 5, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • September 5, 2007: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture
  • October 10, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 18, 2007, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 7, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • January 23, 2008, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 193, nays 119, passed
  • January 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2583h — yeas 188, nays 131, passed
  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 218, nays 81, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Environment and Agriculture
  • March 6, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/6/2007 10:30 AM LOB 303
  • March 13, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/13/2007 9:00 AM LOB 303
  • March 16, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/16/2007 1:30 PM LOB 305-307
  • March 19, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/19/2007 2:00 PM LOB 303
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 11:30 AM LOB 303
  • March 22, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • May 1, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/1/2007 1:30 PM LOB 303
  • May 29, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 5/29/2007 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • June 5, 2007: Subcommittee Work Session: 6/5/2007 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • September 5, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 9/5/07 LOB 303 12:30 PM or Following Session
  • October 10, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/10/07 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 18, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/18/07 11:00 AM LOB 303
  • October 30, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/30/07 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • November 5, 2007: Majority Committee Rept: Ought to Pass with AM #2583h for Jan 16 (vote 14-3; RC)
  • November 5, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #2583h
  • November 5, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Amendment #2583h Adopted, DIV 193-119
  • January 23, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2583h: MA DIV 188-131
  • January 23, 2008: Referred to Finance
  • February 7, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/7/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 4, 2008: Division I Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 212
  • March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 18 CC (vote 15-1)
  • March 18, 2008: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Owen)
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 218-81

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