SB 470 (2008): allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.

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SB 470 (2008)

allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 31, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 13, 2008 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held public hearings on March 25, 2008 and April 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Internal Affairs, SH 103
  • March 25, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 1, 2008, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • January 31, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Election Law and Internal Affairs
  • January 24, 2008: Hearing; January 24, 2008, Room 103, State House, 8:50 a.m.; SC2
  • January 24, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [01/31/08]; SC4
  • January 31, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • January 31, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • February 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 25, 2008: Public Hearing: 3/25/2008 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • April 1, 2008: Continued Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • April 22, 2008: Executive Session: 4/22/2008 10:30 AM LOB 208 (Orig 10:00 AM)
  • April 24, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for April 30 Reg (vote 16-0)
  • April 30, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 106 (2007): allowing lobbyists and those connected with lobbyists to sit on committees established by the judicial branch.
  • HB 1219 (2008): relative to exempting fish and game department volunteers from financial disclosure requirements.

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