HB 1300 (2012): relative to removing public officials for cause.

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HB 1300 (2012)

relative to removing public officials for cause.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 14, 2012 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 197–96. On March 15, 2012 the House adopted “Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2012 the House adopted “Third Reading” on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 11, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on April 26, 2012 and May 3, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-2004s). On May 9, 2012 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Luther.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2012, 4:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 26, 2012, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100
  • May 3, 2012, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 100

Votes

  • March 14, 2012, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 197, nays 96, passed
  • March 15, 2012, House: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2012, House: Third Reading — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 31, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/31/2012 4:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 16, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 7 (Vote 13-4; RC)
  • February 16, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 14, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA DIV 197-96
  • March 15, 2012: Reconsider Third Reading Motion of March 14 (Reps Jasper and Norelli): MA VV
  • March 15, 2012: Third Reading: MA VV
  • April 11, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 26, 2012: Hearing: 4/26/12, Room 100, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 26, 2012: Hearing: 4/26/12, Room 100, SH, 10:30 a.m
  • May 3, 2012: Hearing: 5/3/12, Room 100, SH, 9:00 a.m.; SC17
  • May 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-2004s, 5/9/12; SC18
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Amendment 2004s, Not Voted On
  • May 9, 2012: Sen. Luther Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

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