HB 161 (2009): repealing protection of uncopyrighted compositions in state law.
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HB 161 (2009)
repealing protection of uncopyrighted compositions in state law.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Commerce
- Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 12, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate kill it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Brendon Browne (D - Straf 4) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
- March 5, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
- May 12, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 27, 2009, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Commerce
- January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 11:30 AM LOB 302
- March 5, 2009: Executive Session: 3/5/2009 1:00 PM LOB 302
- March 6, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 24 CC (vote 18-0)
- March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
- May 12, 2009: Hearing; May 12, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 09:30 a.m.; SC23
- May 19, 2009: Committee Report; Inexpedient to Legislate [05/27/09]; SC25
- May 27, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV