HB 441 (2017): relative to confidentiality in applying for public sector jobs.

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HB 441 (2017)

relative to confidentiality in applying for public sector jobs.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know

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 minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–6, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 197–158.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2017, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 8, 2017, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 197, nays 158, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 8, 2017: Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 22, 2017: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 8, 2017: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 8-6; RC)
  • March 9, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 197-158 03/09/2017

Laws It Would Change

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