HB 1187 (2012): establishing a commission to prepare for possible action in the event of a catastrophic occurrence that renders the federal government unable to function.

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HB 1187 (2012)

establishing a commission to prepare for possible action in the event of a catastrophic occurrence that renders the federal government unable to function.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2012, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 1:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 13, 2012: Executive Session: 2/13/2012 1:00 PM LOB 306
  • February 13, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 10-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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