HB 1255 (2020): relative to roadside memorials.
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HB 1255 (2020)
relative to roadside memorials.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Public Works and Highways
- Subject: Transportation and Highways
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Daniel Eaton (D - Ches 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. John Graham (R - Hills 7)
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 10)
- Rep. Martin Jack (D - Hills 36)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2020, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
- March 3, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Public Works and Highways, LOB 201
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Public Works and Highways
- February 5, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/05/2020 10:00 am LOB 201
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 01:00 pm LOB 201
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass : MA VV 03/11/2020
- June 16, 2020: Introduced 06/16/2020, and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
- September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 1428-FN (2018): relative to roadside memorials.
- HB 1553-FN (2022): relative to roadside memorials.