CACR 20 (2016): relating to the veto of bills. Providing that a three-fifths vote of both houses of the general court be required to override a veto.

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CACR 20 (2016)

relating to the veto of bills. Providing that a three-fifths vote of both houses of the general court be required to override a veto.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendments

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2016, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307
  • March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307

Votes

  • March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Legislative Administration
  • February 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/03/2016 11:15 AM LOB 307
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 307
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 7-1; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

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