HB 589-FN (2009): relative to regulating the resomation of human remains.
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HB 589-FN (2009)
relative to regulating the resomation of human remains.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. On March 4, 2009 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 172–191. On March 4, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 255–111.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 10) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 17, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 4, 2009, House: Ought to Pass (Rep F.Case) — yeas 172, nays 191, failed
- March 4, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Rosenwald) — yeas 255, nays 111, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- February 4, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 205
- February 17, 2009: Executive Session: 2/17/2009 10:00 AM LOB 205
- February 18, 2009: Committee Report: Without Recommendation for Mar 4 RC
- March 4, 2009: Ought to Pass (Rep F.Case): MF DIV 172-191
- March 4, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Rosenwald): MA DIV 255-111