HB 1638 (2012): establishing a commission to study and recommend standards for downshifting and cost shifting from the state to counties, cities, towns, and individuals.

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HB 1638 (2012)

establishing a commission to study and recommend standards for downshifting and cost shifting from the state to counties, cities, towns, and individuals.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Finance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 and February 21, 2012. The committee voted 20–2 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • January 25, 2012, 2:30 PM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • February 7, 2012, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211

Votes

  • March 7, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Finance
  • January 10, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 1/10/2012 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • January 25, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 1/25/2012 2:30 PM LOB 210-211
  • February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 1:30 PM LOB 210-211
  • February 21, 2012: Executive Session: 2/21/2012 11:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 22, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 20-2; CC)
  • March 7, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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