HB 1561-FN (2012): discontinuing regional planning commissions.

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HB 1561-FN (2012)

discontinuing regional planning commissions.

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

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 February 9, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 22, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 14, 2012: Executive Session: 2/14/2012 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 16, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 22 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1573-FN (2014): discontinuing regional planning commissions and requiring the election of municipal planning board members.

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