HB 480-FN (2009): relative to the definition of "public use" regarding eminent domain.

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HB 480-FN (2009)

relative to the definition of "public use" regarding eminent domain.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

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 and March 17, 2009. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 11–9. On March 25, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 242–89.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, REPS HALL
  • March 9, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 17, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 25, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 242, nays 89, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 1:30 PM REPS HALL (Orig LOB 208)
  • March 9, 2009: Executive Session: 3/9/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 17, 2009: Executive Session: 3/17/2009 11:00 AM LOB 208 (Contined 3/18&19/09 11:00 AM LOB 208 If Needed)
  • March 19, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 24 RC (vote 11-9)
  • March 19, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 24, 2009: Special Ordered to Mar 25 Without Objection
  • March 25, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 242-89

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