HB 1409 (2014): expanding the law against discrimination to prohibit housing discrimination against recipients of rental assistance and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

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HB 1409 (2014)

expanding the law against discrimination to prohibit housing discrimination against recipients of rental assistance and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2014-0772h) was adopted on a division vote 230–30 on March 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2014 the House voted to lay it on the table on a division vote 220–47, on a motion by Rep. Gary Richardson. On March 13, 2014 the House adopted “Remove From Table” on a division vote 161–133, on a motion by Rep. Gary Richardson. On March 13, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 147–141. On March 13, 2014 the House failed “Reconsider” on a division vote 131–156, on a motion by Rep. Eaton. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-1733s). The committee's amendment (1733s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2014, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2014-1873s), offered by Sen. Soucy, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on May 15, 2014. On May 15, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–1 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2014 the House adopted “Rep. Chandler moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C” on a voice vote. On May 16, 2014 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. On May 16, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 24–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2014 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Sharon Carson. A committee of conference met on May 28, 2014 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • April 22, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • May 28, 2014, 2:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 6, 2014, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 230, nays 30, passed
  • March 6, 2014, House: Lay on Table — yeas 220, nays 47, passed
  • March 13, 2014, House: Remove From Table — yeas 161, nays 133, passed
  • March 13, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 147, nays 141, passed
  • March 13, 2014, House: Reconsider — yeas 131, nays 156, failed
  • May 15, 2014, House: Rep. Chandler moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Floor Amendment 1873s — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • May 15, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
  • May 16, 2014, Senate: Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2014, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 1:30 PM LOB 208
  • February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/04/2014 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 10, 2014: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-7; RC)
  • February 10, 2014: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2014: Floor Amendment #2014-0772h AA Div 230-30
  • March 6, 2014: Lay on Table (Rep. Gary Richardson) MA Div 220-47
  • March 13, 2014: Remove From Table (Rep. Gary Richardson) MA Div 161-133
  • March 13, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0772h MA RC 147-141
  • March 13, 2014: Reconsider (Rep. Eaton) MF Div 131-156
  • March 27, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 22, 2014: Hearing: 4/22/14, Room 100, SH, 10:30 a.m.; SC15
  • May 7, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-1733s, NT, 5/15/14; SC18
  • May 15, 2014: Committee Amendment 1733s, NT, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2014: Sen. Soucy Floor Amendment #2014-1873s, NT, AF, RC 10-14
  • May 15, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1733s, NT, MA, RC 23-1; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2014: Rep. Chandler moved to Non-Concur with Senate AM and request C of C; MA VV (In recess of 5/15/2014)
  • May 16, 2014: Sen. Bradley Moved Reconsideration on Ought to Pass with Amendment, MA, VV
  • May 16, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1733s, NT, MA, RC 24-0; OT3rdg
  • May 21, 2014: Speaker Appoints: Reps. Gale, Phillips, Hackel, Peter Sullivan
  • May 22, 2014: Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 22, 2014: President Appoints: Senators Carson, Boutin, and Lasky
  • May 28, 2014: Conference of Committee Meeting: 5/28/2014; 2:00 PM; LOB 208
  • May 30, 2014: Conference Committee Report; Not Signed Off

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