HB 1319 (2016): relative to seating assignments of members of the house of representatives.
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HB 1319 (2016)
relative to seating assignments of members of the house of representatives.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, 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
- Rep. Dick Patten (D - Merr 17) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Max Abramson (R - Rock 20)
- Rep. Al Baldasaro (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2016, 10:10 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307
- February 3, 2016, 10:40 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Legislative Administration
- February 3, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/03/2016 10:10 AM LOB 307
- February 3, 2016: Executive Session: 02/03/2016 10:40 AM LOB 307
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 7-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016