HB 1342-FN (2012): prohibiting state and local governments from using funds to employ a lobbyist.

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HB 1342-FN (2012)

prohibiting state and local governments from using funds to employ a lobbyist.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government 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 majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House failed “Divide into Three Separate Sections 1, 2, and 3 (Rep D.McGuire)” on a division vote 66–235. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 248–57.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2012, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 13, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Divide into Three Separate Sections 1, 2, and 3 (Rep D.McGuire) — yeas 66, nays 235, failed
  • February 22, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 248, nays 57, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 24, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/24/2012 11:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 13, 2012: Executive Session: 2/13/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 15, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 22 (Vote 12-2; RC)
  • February 15, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 22, 2012: Divide into Three Separate Sections 1, 2, and 3 (Rep D.McGuire): MF DIV 66-235
  • February 22, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 248-57

Laws It Would Change

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