HB 1555 (2010): adding an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.
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HB 1555 (2010)
adding an exemption from immunization for conscientious beliefs.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2010 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 28, 2010 and February 8, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2010 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 201–137.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mark McConkey (R - Carr 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Susan Wiley (D - Carr 3)
- Rep. John Roberts (R - Carr 3)
- Rep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 7)
- Rep. Barbara Richardson (D - Ches 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2010, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
- February 8, 2010, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205-207
- February 16, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 11, 2010, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 201, nays 137, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2010: Introduced 1/6/2010 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 28, 2010: Public Hearing: 1/28/2010 11:00 AM LOB 205
- February 2, 2010: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 205
- February 8, 2010: Continued Public Hearing: 2/8/2010 1:00 PM LOB 205-207
- February 16, 2010: Executive Session: 2/16/2010 10:00 AM LOB 205
- February 16, 2010: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 10 (Vote 12-7; RC)
- February 16, 2010: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place on Mar 11 Calendar, Without Objection
- March 11, 2010: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 201-137