HB 617-FN (2023): prohibiting, with limited exceptions, state agencies from requiring use of proprietary software in interactions with the public.

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HB 617-FN (2023)

prohibiting, with limited exceptions, state agencies from requiring use of proprietary software in interactions with the public.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 2023. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 16, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2023, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • March 8, 2023, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • February 16, 2023: Public Hearing: 02/16/2023 01:00 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 8, 2023: Executive Session: 03/08/2023 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 8, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate HB617-FN 03/08/2023 (Vote 18-1; CC)
  • March 16, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/16/2023

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