HB 1359 (2020): relative to employment as a lobbyist.
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HB 1359 (2020)
relative to employment as a lobbyist.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 5, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 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 11, 2020. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 8 to 2.
Sponsors
- Rep. Timothy Smith (D - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2020, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
- February 5, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
- September 11, 2020, 2:00 PM: full committee work session, House Legislative Administration
Votes
- February 19, 2020, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Legislative Administration
- January 29, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/29/2020 10:15 am LOB 303
- February 5, 2020: Executive Session: 02/05/2020 01:00 pm LOB 303
- February 19, 2020: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 02/19/2020 (Vote 12-1; CC)
- February 19, 2020: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2020
- September 11, 2020: Full Committee Work Session: 09/11/2020 02:00 pm Members of the public may attend using this link: : https://www.zoom.us/j/98842942608 - Executive Session to Follow
- September 29, 2020: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 8-2)