HB 1798-FN-LOCAL (2018): relative to eligibility for food stamps/supplemental nutrition assistance.

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HB 1798-FN-LOCAL (2018)

relative to eligibility for food stamps/supplemental nutrition assistance.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

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 24, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–5 to recommend that the House kill it, 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 24, 2018, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 20, 2018: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

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

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • January 24, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/24/2018 02:15 PM LOB 205
  • February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 205
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/06/2018 (Vote 15-5; RC)
  • March 6, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2018

Laws It Would Change

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