HB 1216-FN (2016): requiring public bodies and agencies to provide information which is not regularly kept or reported upon payment by the requestor.

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HB 1216-FN (2016)

requiring public bodies and agencies to provide information which is not regularly kept or reported upon payment by the requestor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, 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

  • January 26, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 16, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 26, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/26/2016 02:00 PM LOB 208
  • February 16, 2016: Executive Session: 02/16/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court