HB 1561 (2018): relative to the use of recycled tire rubber at village, town, municipal, and school playgrounds.

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HB 1561 (2018)

relative to the use of recycled tire rubber at village, town, municipal, and school playgrounds.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–4, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2018, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 13, 2018, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 31, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/31/2018 02:30 PM LOB 301
  • February 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 28, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study
  • March 6, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 15-4; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2018

Laws It Would Change

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