HR 22 (2008): urging that the federal government enforce existing immigration law.

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HR 22 (2008)

urging that the federal government enforce existing immigration law.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 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 9–7. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Mar 19” on a voice vote. On March 19, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Next Session Day” on a voice vote. On April 16, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 204–94.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 305
  • February 20, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Mar 19 — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Next Session Day — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 204, nays 94, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 19, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/19/2008 11:00 AM LOB 305 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • February 20, 2008: Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 20, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 18 Reg (vote 9-7)
  • February 20, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Mar 19: MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Special Ordered to Next Session Day: MA VV
  • April 16, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 204-94

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