HB 1558 (2012): requiring a certificate of public need for eminent domain.

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HB 1558 (2012)

requiring a certificate of public need for eminent domain.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities

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 voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2012, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 12, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/12/2012 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • January 20, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/20/2012 9:30 AM LOB 304
  • February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 15 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

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