HB 343-FN (2011): establishing a permanent state defense force.

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HB 343-FN (2011)

establishing a permanent state defense force.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2011. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 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 10–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2011 the House adopted “Lay on the Table (Rep Baldasaro)” on a roll call 175–137. The bill died on the table when the session ended on January 4, 2012, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2011, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 3, 2011, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 15, 2011, House: LAY ON TABLE (REP BALDASARO) — yeas 175, nays 137, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and referred to Executive Departments & Administration
  • February 24, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/24/2011 9:30 AM LOB 306
  • March 3, 2011: Subcommittee Work Session: 3/3/2011 2:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • March 10, 2011: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 10-6; RC)
  • March 10, 2011: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 15, 2011: Lay on the Table (Rep Baldasaro): MA RC 175-137
  • January 4, 2012: Died on Table [11/30/2011]

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