HB 83 (2017): prohibiting family members from serving on the same town, city, or school district board or committee.
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HB 83 (2017)
prohibiting family members from serving on the same town, city, or school district board or committee.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
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 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 2, 2017 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Frank Byron (R - Hills 20) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2017, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- January 24, 2017, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- February 2, 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 10:00 AM LOB 301
- January 24, 2017: Executive Session: 01/24/2017 01:00 PM LOB 301
- February 2, 2017: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/02/2017 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- February 2, 2017: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/02/2017