HB 179 (2013): repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
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HB 179 (2013)
repealing the law on weather modification experimentation.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held public hearings on January 22, 2013 and January 29, 2013. The committee held a work session on January 29, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–7 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Stella Tremblay (R - Rock 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 21)
- Rep. Patrick Abrami (R - Rock 19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 29, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- January 29, 2013, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
- February 5, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
Votes
- February 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
- January 22, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/22/2013 11:00 AM LOB 304
- January 29, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/29/2013 10:00 AM LOB 304
- January 29, 2013: Full Committee Work Session: 1/29/2013 10:15 AM LOB 304
- February 5, 2013: Executive Session: 2/5/2013 1:00 PM LOB 304
- February 6, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 13 (Vote 12-7; RC)
- February 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV