HB 1694 (2020): relative to recusal by members of the general court for conflicts of interest.
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HB 1694 (2020)
relative to recusal by members of the general court for conflicts of interest.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Legislature
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 4, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1058h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-1058h) 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
- Rep. Edward Gordon (R - Graf 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Janet Wall (D - Straf 6)
- Sen. Sharon Carson (R - SD14)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 2, 2020, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
- March 4, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 303
Votes
- March 12, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1058h — 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 13, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/13/2020 01:30 pm LOB 303
- February 19, 2020: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/19/2020 01:30 pm LOB 303
- March 2, 2020: Public Hearing: 03/02/2020 10:45 am LOB 303
- March 4, 2020: Executive Session: 03/04/2020 10:00 am LOB 303
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1058h for 03/11/2020 (Vote 12-0; RC)
- March 12, 2020: Amendment #2020-1058h : AA VV 03/12/2020
- March 12, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1058h: 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
Related Bills
- HB 1368 (2022): relative to recusal by members of the general court for conflicts of interest.