HB 1688-FN-LOCAL (2016): relative to governmental liability for negligence claims.
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HB 1688-FN-LOCAL (2016)
relative to governmental liability for negligence claims.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2016. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2016 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. David Woodbury (D - Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2016, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 1, 2016, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 9, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Judiciary
- February 17, 2016: Public Hearing: 02/17/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
- March 1, 2016: Executive Session: 03/01/2016 10:00 AM LOB 208
- March 9, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/09/2016 (Vote 18-2; RC)
- March 9, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/09/2016