HB 456 (2009): establishing a committee to study the definition of surviving issue.
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HB 456 (2009)
establishing a committee to study the definition of surviving issue.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House kill it. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Franklin Bishop (R - Rock 2)
- Sen. Jacalyn Cilley (D - SD6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, REPS HALL
- March 9, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 24, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
- February 4, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/4/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208
- February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 1:00 PM REPS HALL (Orig LOB 208)
- March 9, 2009: Executive Session: 3/9/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208
- March 11, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 CC (vote 12-1)
- March 24, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV