HB 1593-FN-LOCAL (2016): restricting fees for obtaining copies of public records and requiring certain information on public official and legislative financial disclosure forms.
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HB 1593-FN-LOCAL (2016)
restricting fees for obtaining copies of public records and requiring certain information on public official and legislative financial disclosure forms.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 9–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 10, 2016. On February 11, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Brewster (R - Merr 21) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2016, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307
- January 27, 2016, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 307
Votes
- February 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Legislative Administration
- January 27, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/27/2016 02:00 PM LOB 307
- January 27, 2016: Executive Session: 01/27/2016 02:30 PM LOB 307
- February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/10/2016 (Vote 9-0; CC)
- February 10, 2016: Removed from Consent (Rep. Hoell) 02/10/2016
- February 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/11/2016