HB 261 (2017): relative to background checks for county employees.
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HB 261 (2017)
relative to background checks for county employees.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2017 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2017 and February 1, 2017. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Harold Parker (R - Carr 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 5)
- Rep. Karel Crawford (R - Carr 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2017, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- January 24, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 1, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 306
Votes
- February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2017: Introduced 01/04/2017 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 17, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/17/2017 02:00 PM LOB 301
- January 24, 2017: Executive Session: 01/24/2017 01:00 PM LOB 301
- February 1, 2017: Executive Session: 02/01/2017 01:00 PM LOB 306
- February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 13-0; CC)
- February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2017