SB 310 (2012): relative to the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness and relative to the observance of Cancer Prevention Day.

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SB 310 (2012)

relative to the commemoration of Purple Day in recognition of epilepsy awareness and relative to the observance of Cancer Prevention Day.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1130s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1130s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 21, 2012 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 19, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–5 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 261–38.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2012, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 19, 2012, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 21, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1130s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 261, nays 38, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 6, 2012: Hearing: 3/6/12, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC7
  • March 8, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1130s, NT, 3/21/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC11
  • March 21, 2012: Committee Amendment 1130s, NT, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1130s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 21, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 17, 2012: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 4/17/2012 10:15 AM LOB 306
  • April 19, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/19/2012 10:45 AM LOB 306
  • May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 306
  • May 9, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 15 (Vote 7-5; RC)
  • May 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DIV 261-38

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