HB 1227 (2012): relative to disqualification of certain members of the general court.

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HB 1227 (2012)

relative to disqualification of certain members of the general court.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2012 and January 31, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0435h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0435h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-0795h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 229–85. On February 15, 2012 the bill was referred to the Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2012. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 28 by a vote of 11–5. On March 28, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 25, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 9 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
  • January 27, 2012, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104
  • January 31, 2012, 10:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 308
  • February 7, 2012, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
  • March 20, 2012, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification, LOB 206
  • October 25, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification, LOB 206
  • October 25, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification, LOB 206

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0435h and #0795h — yeas 229, nays 85, passed
  • March 28, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Legislative Administration
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 2:45 PM LOB 104
  • January 27, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/27/2012 11:00 AM LOB 104
  • January 31, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/31/2012 10:15 AM LOB 308
  • February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:15 AM LOB 203
  • February 7, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0435h for Feb 15 (Vote 10-2; RC)
  • February 7, 2012: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #2012-0435h
  • February 7, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • February 15, 2012: Amendment #0435h Adopted, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Floor Amendment #2012-0795h (Rep Ball) Adopted, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0435h and #0795h: MA DIV 229-85
  • February 15, 2012: Referred to Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification
  • March 20, 2012: Public Hearing: 3/20/2012 10:00 AM LOB 206 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 28 (Vote 11-5; RC)
  • March 28, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Constitutional Review and Statutory Recodification for Interim Study
  • October 25, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/25/2012 9:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 25, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/25/2012 10:00 AM LOB 206
  • October 25, 2012: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 9-1)

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