HB 452 (2015): repealing the governor's authority to declare a state of emergency.

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HB 452 (2015)

repealing the governor's authority to declare a state of emergency.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 8–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2015, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
  • March 3, 2015, 8:15 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • March 11, 2015, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Legislative Administration
  • February 5, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/5/2015 11:30 AM LOB 203
  • March 3, 2015: Executive Session: 3/3/2015 8:15 AM LOB 104
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 11 (Vote 8-1; CC); HC19, PG. 405
  • March 11, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court