HB 557 (2013): establishing a committee to study the financial assistance program for needy families (FANF) and state supplemental programs (SSP) for the needy blind, permanently and totally disabled, and old age assistance.

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HB 557 (2013)

establishing a committee to study the financial assistance program for needy families (FANF) and state supplemental programs (SSP) for the needy blind, permanently and totally disabled, and old age assistance.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 2013. The committee met in executive session on March 5, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 26, 2013, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • March 5, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 26, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/26/2013 11:30 AM LOB 205
  • March 5, 2013: Executive Session: 3/5/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • March 5, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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