HB 1139 (2016): establishing a committee to examine state protections from financial fraud.

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HB 1139 (2016)

establishing a committee to examine state protections from financial fraud.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2016. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 12–8, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 194–106.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 18, 2016, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 303
  • March 1, 2016, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 194, nays 106, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • February 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/03/2016 11:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 18, 2016: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2016 01:15 PM LOB 303
  • March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 01:15 PM LOB 302
  • March 2, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 194-106 03/10/2016

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