HB 1344 (2018): relative to collective bargaining under the right-to-know law.

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HB 1344 (2018)

relative to collective bargaining under the right-to-know law.

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

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 9–7, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 7, 2018 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 125–189. On March 7, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 14, 2018: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 7, 2018, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 125, nays 189, failed
  • March 7, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 23, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/23/2018 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 14, 2018: Executive Session: 02/14/2018 LOB 208
  • February 26, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 9-7; RC)
  • March 7, 2018: Ought to Pass: MF RC 125-189 03/07/2018
  • March 7, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/07/2018

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 206 (2021): relative to collective bargaining agreement strategy discussions under the right-to-know law.
  • SB 420 (2018): relative to collective bargaining under the right-to-know law.

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