HB 210-FN (2019): relative to civil actions against public officials in cities or towns.

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HB 210-FN (2019)

relative to civil actions against public officials in cities or towns.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2019 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2019. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2019 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 9–9, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2019-0045h) was adopted on a division vote 219–108 on February 14, 2019, changing the text of the bill. On February 14, 2019 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a roll call 123–222. On February 14, 2019 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro. On February 14, 2019 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 226–121.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2019, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • January 30, 2019, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 14, 2019, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 219, nays 108, passed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Lay on Table — voice vote, failed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 226, nays 121, passed
  • February 14, 2019, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 123, nays 222, failed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2019: Introduced 01/02/2019 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 17, 2019: Public Hearing: 01/17/2019 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • January 30, 2019: Executive Session: 01/30/2019 10:00 am LOB 301
  • February 14, 2019: Committee Report: Without Recommendation for 02/14/2019 (Vote 9-9; RC)
  • February 14, 2019: Amendment #2019-0045h : AA DV 219-108 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Ought to Pass with Amendment : MF RC 123-222 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Lay on Table (Rep. Baldasaro): MF VV 02/14/2019
  • February 14, 2019: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 226-121 02/14/2019

Laws It Would Change

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