HB 1199 (2020): relative to telephone costs for county prisoners.

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HB 1199 (2020)

relative to telephone costs for county prisoners.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2020. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2020 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 10, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 17 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2020, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 29, 2020, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • September 10, 2020, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government

Votes

  • February 19, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 16, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/16/2020 10:30 am LOB 301
  • January 29, 2020: Executive Session: 01/29/2020 01:30 pm LOB 301
  • February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/19/2020 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2020
  • September 10, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/10/2020 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using this link: https://www.zoom.us/j/94546962259 - Executive Session to Follow
  • October 28, 2020: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 17-0)

Laws It Would Change

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