HB 289 (2017): allowing humane societies to place tourist oriented directional signs on the side of the road.

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HB 289 (2017)

allowing humane societies to place tourist oriented directional signs on the side of the road.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Environment and Agriculture
  • Subject: Transportation and Highways

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 201-203
  • January 31, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, LOB 303

Votes

  • February 15, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
  • January 24, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 01:00 PM LOB 303
  • January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 01:00 PM LOB 201-203
  • January 31, 2017: Executive Session: 01/31/2017 10:00 AM LOB 303
  • February 15, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/15/2017 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2017

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court