HB 1255 (2016): designating May 19 as a Day of Compassion.
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HB 1255 (2016)
designating May 19 as a Day of Compassion.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–1 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
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 14) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Carolyn Gargasz (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. William Friel (R - Rock 14)
- Rep. Susan Ford (D - Graf 3)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 37)
- Sen. David Boutin (R - SD16)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 2, 2016, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- February 3, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 2, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/02/2016 10:45 AM LOB 306
- February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 01:00 PM LOB 306
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 13-1; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016