HB 1194 (2010): prohibiting smoking on beaches at state parks.
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HB 1194 (2010)
prohibiting smoking on beaches at state parks.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 3 CC by a vote of 16–1. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 3, 2010. On March 10, 2010 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a roll call 230–111. The committee held work sessions on April 27, 2010, May 17, 2010 and October 4, 2010. The committee met in executive session on October 26, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011”, by a vote of 9 to 5.
Sponsors
- Rep. Judith Day (D - Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 11, 2010, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- April 27, 2010, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 205
- May 17, 2010, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- October 4, 2010, 7:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, Rye Public Library
- October 26, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
Votes
- March 10, 2010, House: RFS — yeas 230, nays 111, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- February 11, 2010: Public Hearing: 2/11/2010 2:30 PM LOB 305
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 305
- February 16, 2010: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 3 CC (Vote 16-1)
- March 3, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep J.Day)
- March 3, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Without Objection
- March 10, 2010: Refer to Interim Study: MA RC 230-111
- March 17, 2010: Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development for Interim Study
- April 27, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 4/27/2010 9:30 AM LOB 205
- May 11, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/11/2010 1:30 PM LOB 305
- May 11, 2010: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 5/11/2010 1:31 PM LOB 305
- May 17, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/17/2010 11:30 AM LOB 305
- October 4, 2010: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/04/2010 7:00 PM Rye Public Library
- October 26, 2010: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/26/2010 10:00 AM LOB 305
- October 29, 2010: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2011 (Vote 9-5)