HR 9 (2015): to express support for the federal return of public lands to the western states, and to urge the United States Congress to engage in good faith communication and cooperation to coordinate the return of title to the western states.

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HR 9 (2015)

to express support for the federal return of public lands to the western states, and to urge the United States Congress to engage in good faith communication and cooperation to coordinate the return of title to the western states.

  • 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 February 11, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 8–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 2015 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2015, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
  • February 11, 2015: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 18, 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 9:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 11, 2015: Executive Session: 2/11/2015 LOB 203
  • February 12, 2015: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 18 (Vote 8-0; CC); HC13, PG. 241
  • February 18, 2015: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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