HB 1461 (2020): relative to the penalty for carnival or amusement ride operators.

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HB 1461 (2020)

relative to the penalty for carnival or amusement ride operators.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–6 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0545h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-0545h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes 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 4, 2020, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 18, 2020, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0545h — 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 Judiciary
  • February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 11:15 am LOB 208
  • February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:00 pm LOB 208
  • March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0545h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 13-6; RC)
  • March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-0545h : AA VV 03/12/2020
  • March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-0545h: MA VV 03/12/2020
  • 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

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