HB 244 (2012): restricting the collection of biometric data by state agencies and private entities.

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HB 244 (2012)

restricting the collection of biometric data by state agencies and private entities.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 27, 2011, October 18, 2011 and October 25, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 by a vote of 15–1. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 4, 2012. On January 11, 2012 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a division vote 174–131. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2012. The committee met in executive session on October 2, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Legislation in 2013”, by a vote of 10 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 2011, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 9, 2011, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 27, 2011, 10:30 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 18, 2011, 10:30 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011, 10:30 AM: work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 301-303
  • September 18, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 307
  • October 2, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • January 11, 2012, House: Refer to Interim Study — yeas 174, nays 131, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 15, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 2/15/2011 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 22, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/22/2011 1:15 PM LOB 302
  • February 25, 2011: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 2/25/2011 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 9:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • September 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Business Div Subcom Work Session: 9/27/2011 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • October 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Business Div Subcom Work Session: 10/18/2011 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Banking/Business Div Subcom Work Session: 10/25/2011 10:30 AM LOB 302
  • October 25, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/25/2011 1:15 PM LOB 301-303 (If Necessary Continued 10/27/2011 1:15 PM LOB 302)
  • October 28, 2011: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 4 (Vote 15-1; CC)
  • January 4, 2012: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Kurk)
  • January 11, 2012: Refer to Interim Study: MA DIV 174-131
  • June 7, 2012: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs for Interim Study
  • September 18, 2012: Interim Study - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/18/2012 10:00 AM LOB 307 =Banking Div=
  • October 2, 2012: Interim Study - Executive Session: 10/2/2012 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • October 2, 2012: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Legislation in 2013 (Vote 10-1)

Related Bills

  • HB 1409 (2010): banning biometrics for state or privately issued identification cards and as a condition of doing business.

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