HB 1291 (2016): eliminating the land use board, establishing an advisory board, and requiring approval of federal land acquisitions by the governor, executive council, and general court.
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HB 1291 (2016)
eliminating the land use board, establishing an advisory board, and requiring approval of federal land acquisitions by the governor, executive council, and general court.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2016. The committee held a work session on January 26, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Eric Eastman (R - Hills 28) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James McConnell (R - Ches 12)
- Rep. Frank Edelblut (R - Hills 38)
- Rep. Leon Rideout (R - Coos 7)
- Rep. Joseph Hannon (R - Straf 25)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2016, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305
- January 26, 2016, 2:30 PM: work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- January 28, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305
Votes
- February 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 14, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/14/2016 01:30 PM LOB305
- January 26, 2016: Work Session: 01/26/2016 02:30 PM LOB 305
- January 28, 2016: Executive Session: 01/28/2016 10:30 AM LOB305
- February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/10/2016 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/10/2016