HB 1401 (2016): relative to public libraries.
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HB 1401 (2016)
relative to public libraries.
- 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 12–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 10, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Vose (R - Rock 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jeffrey Harris (R - Rock 9)
- Rep. Pamela Tucker (R - Rock 23)
- Rep. Douglas Thomas (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2016, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 17, 2016, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- March 10, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, 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 11:00 AM LOB 301
- February 17, 2016: Executive Session: 02/17/2016 01:00 PM LOB 301
- February 18, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 12-4; RC)
- March 10, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/10/2016