HB 488 (2009): establishing a commission to study the efficiency and responsiveness of state government.
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HB 488 (2009)
establishing a commission to study the efficiency and responsiveness of state government.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 11, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Borden (D - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bernard Benn (D - Graf 9)
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 7)
- Rep. Rich DiPentima (D - Rock 16)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 19, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- March 3, 2009, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- March 11, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 19, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/19/2009 1:00 PM LOB 306
- March 3, 2009: Executive Session: 3/3/2009 2:00 PM LOB 306
- March 4, 2009: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 CC (vote 16-0)
- March 11, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV