HB 1446 (2020): establishing a committee to study the labeling of products containing PFAS.

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HB 1446 (2020)

establishing a committee to study the labeling of products containing PFAS.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 14, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular 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

  • January 23, 2020, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 14, 2020, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • March 3, 2020, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302

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 Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 23, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/23/2020 02:15 pm LOB 302
  • February 14, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2020 01:00 pm LOB 302
  • March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:30 am LOB 302
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/11/2020 (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • 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

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