HB 1153-FN (2014): allowing public bodies or agencies to require a deposit for right-to-know requests.
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HB 1153-FN (2014)
allowing public bodies or agencies to require a deposit for right-to-know requests.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2013-2014
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2014. The committee held a work session on February 11, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dan McGuire (R - Merr 21) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2014, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 11, 2014, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 18, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 5, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
- January 23, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/23/2014 10:45 AM LOB 208
- February 11, 2014: Full Committee Work Session: 2/11/2014 1:00 PM LOB 208
- February 18, 2014: Executive Session: 2/18/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 21, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV