HB 1180-LOCAL (2016): relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of Internet service.

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HB 1180-LOCAL (2016)

relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of Internet service.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 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 9–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 188–142.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2016, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 17, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 188, nays 142, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 8, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/08/2016 01:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 17, 2016: Executive Session: 02/17/2016 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 23, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 188-142 03/10/2016

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 170 (2018): relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of broadband infrastructure.
  • SB 170 (2018): relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of broadband infrastructure.
  • HB 191-LOCAL (2017): relative to the authority of towns to issue bonds for the expansion of Internet service.

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