HB 1659 (2018): establishing a committee to study possible health and safety impacts of the alkali-silica reaction on the seacoast.

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HB 1659 (2018)

establishing a committee to study possible health and safety impacts of the alkali-silica reaction on the seacoast.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 31, 2018 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 14–5, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 22, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 195–143.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2018, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • January 31, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • February 22, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 195, nays 143, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 30, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/30/2018 02:15 PM LOB 205
  • January 31, 2018: Executive Session: 01/31/2018 LOB 205
  • February 8, 2018: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 22, 2018: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/22/2018 (Vote 14-5; RC)
  • February 22, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 195-143 02/22/2018

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