HB 577 (2011): relative to the use of foreign languages by retail establishments.
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HB 577 (2011)
relative to the use of foreign languages by retail establishments.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 15, 2011. On March 17, 2011 the House adopted “Lay on the Table (Rep Jennifer Coffey)” on a roll call 192–105. The bill died on the table when the session ended on January 4, 2012, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jordan Ulery (R - Hills 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 1, 2011, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- March 3, 2011, 2:45 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
Votes
- March 17, 2011, House: LAY ON THE TABLE (REP JENNIFER COFFEY) — yeas 192, nays 105, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 11:30 AM LOB 302
- March 3, 2011: Executive Session: 3/3/2011 2:45 PM LOB 302
- March 10, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 15 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 15, 2011: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Weber)
- March 17, 2011: Lay on the Table (Rep Jennifer Coffey): MA RC 192-105
- January 4, 2012: Died on Table [11/30/2011]