HB 1693-FN-LOCAL (2016): abolishing fluoridation in water.
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HB 1693-FN-LOCAL (2016)
abolishing fluoridation in water.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2015-2016
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2016 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2016. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2016 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 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. Richard Marple (R - Merr 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Eric Eastman (R - Hills 28)
- Rep. Valerie Fraser (R - Belk 1)
- Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 12, 2016, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305
- January 28, 2016, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB305
Votes
- February 11, 2016, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 6, 2016: Introduced 01/06/2016 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 12, 2016: Public Hearing: 01/12/2016 01:15 PM LOB305
- January 28, 2016: Executive Session: 01/28/2016 10:30 AM LOB305
- February 10, 2016: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/10/2016 (Vote 16-2; CC)
- February 10, 2016: Removed from Consent (Rep. V. Fraser) 02/10/2016
- February 11, 2016: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/11/2016
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 585-FN-LOCAL (2017): abolishing fluoridation in water.
- HB 192-FN-LOCAL (2019): abolishing fluoridation in water.
- HB 1529-FN-LOCAL (2012): relative to the introduction of fluoride and herbicides into the drinking water of the state.