HB 585-FN-LOCAL (2017): abolishing fluoridation in water.

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HB 585-FN-LOCAL (2017)

abolishing fluoridation in water.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2017 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2017. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2017 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2017 the House voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. J. Belanger. On March 23, 2017 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a division vote 78–267, on a motion by Rep. Fraser.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 14, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 14, 2017, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 9, 2017, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 23, 2017, House: Remove from Table — yeas 78, nays 267, failed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 14, 2017: Public Hearing: 02/14/2017 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 14, 2017: Executive Session: 02/14/2017 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • March 8, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/08/2017 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • March 8, 2017: Removed from Consent (Rep. McConnell) 03/08/2017
  • March 9, 2017: Lay on Table (Rep. J. Belanger): MA VV 03/09/2017
  • March 23, 2017: Remove from Table (Rep. Fraser): MF DV 78-267 03/23/2017
  • November 30, 2017: Died on Table

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