HB 206 (2021): relative to collective bargaining agreement strategy discussions under the right-to-know law.

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HB 206 (2021)

relative to collective bargaining agreement strategy discussions under the right-to-know law.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 8, 2021 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 168–187. On April 8, 2021 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 174–178, on a motion by Rep. James Spillane. On April 8, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 189–163. On April 8, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a roll call 162–192, on a motion by Rep. Baldasaro.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2021, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary
  • March 2, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary

Votes

  • April 8, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 168, nays 187, failed
  • April 8, 2021, House: Lay on Table — yeas 174, nays 178, failed
  • April 8, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 189, nays 163, passed
  • April 8, 2021, House: Reconsider — yeas 162, nays 192, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 19, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/19/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/92168223794 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
  • March 9, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-10; RC)
  • March 9, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 8, 2021: Ought to Pass: MF RC 168-187 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Spillane): MF DV 174-178 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 189-163 04/08/2021
  • April 8, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Baldasaro): MF RC 162-192 04/08/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1344 (2018): relative to collective bargaining under the right-to-know law.
  • SB 420 (2018): relative to collective bargaining under the right-to-know law.

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