HB 1170 (2020): adding a definition of "reasonably described" to the right-to-know law.
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HB 1170 (2020)
adding a definition of "reasonably described" to the right-to-know law.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Janice Schmidt (D - Hills 28) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
- January 21, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/21/2020 10:30 am LOB 208
- February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 208
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2020