HB 1598 (2012): relative to the definition of "meeting" under the right-to-know law.
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HB 1598 (2012)
relative to the definition of "meeting" under the right-to-know law.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 15) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2012, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 2, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/2/2012 3:30 PM LOB 208 ==Executive Session To Follow==
- February 17, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 11-0; CC)
- March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV