HB 1429 (2016): relative to the use of microbeads in personal care products and over-the-counter drugs.
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HB 1429 (2016)
relative to the use of microbeads in personal care products and over-the-counter drugs.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, 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. William Pearson (D - Ches 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Suzanne Smith (D - Graf 8)
- Rep. Cynthia Chase (D - Ches 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2016, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB205
- March 2, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
- January 27, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/27/2016 02:30 PM LOB205
- March 2, 2016: Executive Session: 03/02/2016 10:00 AM LOB 205
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016