HB 1202-LOCAL (2020): relative to matters discussed in nonpublic session under the right-to-know law.

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HB 1202-LOCAL (2020)

relative to matters discussed in nonpublic session under 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 minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–3, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2020, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 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 11:00 am LOB 208
  • February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 208
  • February 20, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 16-3; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/12/2020

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court