HB 1385 (2020): relative to portraits and memorial objects in the state house, legislative office building, and Upham Walker house.

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HB 1385 (2020)

relative to portraits and memorial objects in the state house, legislative office building, and Upham Walker house.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Memorials

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 10–0, 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2020, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
  • March 2, 2020, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303

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 Legislative Administration
  • February 5, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/05/2020 11:30 am LOB 303
  • February 13, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/13/2020 02:30 pm LOB 303
  • February 19, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 02/19/2020 02:30 pm LOB 303
  • March 2, 2020: Executive Session: 03/02/2020 01:30 pm LOB 303
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 10-0; 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 509 (2021): relative to portraits and memorial objects in the state house, legislative office building, and Upham Walker house.

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