HB 559 (2021): relative to state of emergency declarations.
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HB 559 (2021)
relative to state of emergency declarations.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee met in executive session on March 29, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.
Sponsors
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 1, 2021, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration
- March 29, 2021, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration
Votes
- April 7, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Legislative Administration
- March 1, 2021: Public Hearing: 03/01/2021 11:45 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95526791336 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- March 9, 2021: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 03/09/2021 09:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/97592045901
- March 29, 2021: Executive Session: 03/29/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/96696519759
- March 31, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 15-0; CC)
- April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021
- April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021