HB 1673-FN (2020): relative to the definition of "public body" under the right-to-know law.
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HB 1673-FN (2020)
relative to the definition of "public body" under the right-to-know law.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The minority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-0685h). The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 19–1, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2020 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tony Lekas (R - Hills 37)
- Rep. Kurt Wuelper (R - Straf 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 2020, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
- March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
Votes
- March 12, 2020, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Judiciary
- January 23, 2020: Public Hearing: 01/23/2020 11:15 am LOB 208
- March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 208
- March 5, 2020: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-0685h
- March 11, 2020: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 03/11/2020 (Vote 19-1; RC)
- March 12, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/12/2020