HB 1417 (2016): relative to records of convenings of public bodies.
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HB 1417 (2016)
relative to records of convenings of public bodies.
- 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 28, 2016. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2016-0527h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 189–135.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Sylvia (R - Belk 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Chris True (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Duane Brown (R - Graf 16)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 18, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 189, nays 135, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/28/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 18, 2016: Executive Session: 02/18/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
- February 25, 2016: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2016-0527h
- March 9, 2016: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 11-7; RC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 189-135 03/09/2016