HB 257 (2009): relative to warrant articles at official ballot meetings.
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HB 257 (2009)
relative to warrant articles at official ballot meetings.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. William O'Brien (R - Hills 4)
- Rep. Warren Groen (R - Straf 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 17, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- February 3, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/3/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
- February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 11:00 AM LOB 301 (Continued if Needed 2/19/09 1:00 PM LOB 301)
- February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 4 CC (vote 19-0)
- March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV