HB 1759-FN (2018): regulating the use of drones.

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HB 1759-FN (2018)

regulating the use of drones.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 26, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 15, 2018 the House adopted “Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff)” on a voice vote. On March 22, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 6, 2018, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
  • February 26, 2018, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 308
  • February 27, 2018: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, House: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff) — voice vote, passed
  • March 22, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 01:30 PM LOB 306
  • February 26, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/26/2018 09:30 AM LOB 308
  • February 27, 2018: Executive Session: 02/27/2018 LOB 306
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Removed from Consent (Rep. Kurk) 03/06/2018
  • March 6, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/06/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Special Order to 3/15/2018 Without Objection
  • March 15, 2018: Suspend House Rule 65; extending deadline for action to 3/22/2018 (Reps. Hinch, Shurtleff): MA VV by necessary two-thirds vote 03/15/2018
  • March 22, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/22/2018

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