HB 1608-FN (2014): relative to hydraulic fracturing.

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HB 1608-FN (2014)

relative to hydraulic fracturing.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture 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 committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2014 the House adopted “Special Order” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Timothy Horrigan. On March 12, 2014 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 248–66.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2014, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303
  • February 4, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303

Votes

  • March 6, 2014, House: Special Order — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2014, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 248, nays 66, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 21, 2014: Public Hearing: 1/21/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 4, 2014: Executive Session: 2/4/2014 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 21, 2014: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 17-1; RC)
  • March 6, 2014: Special Order (Rep. Horrigan) MA VV
  • March 12, 2014: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA Div 248-66

Laws It Would Change

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