HB 1288-FN (2012): relative to protection of private property from the use of eminent domain.
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HB 1288-FN (2012)
relative to protection of private property from the use of eminent domain.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 15 by a vote of 14–1. On February 15, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 4, 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: “Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 12 to 0.
Sponsors
- Rep. J. Brandon Giuda (R - Merr 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1)
- Rep. David Bettencourt (R - Rock 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2012, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- October 4, 2012, 3:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- October 25, 2012, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- February 15, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy <ConStat>
- January 12, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/12/2012 1:15 PM LOB 304
- January 20, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/20/2012 1:15 PM LOB 304
- February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304
- February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Feb 15 (Vote 14-1; CC)
- February 15, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
- June 7, 2012: Referred to Science, Technology and Energy for Interim Study
- October 4, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/2012 3:30 PM LOB 304
- October 25, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/25/2012 1:00 PM LOB 304
- October 25, 2012: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 12-0)