HB 434 (2017): relative to damages in landlord-tenant actions.

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HB 434 (2017)

relative to damages in landlord-tenant actions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 8, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 8, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 12-1; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/08/2017

Laws It Would Change

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