HB 1271 (2024): relative to the conversion, combination, and reorganization of boards and advisory boards.

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HB 1271 (2024)

relative to the conversion, combination, and reorganization of boards and advisory boards.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2024, with 39 people signed in online: 18 in support and 21 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on February 9, 2024 and February 15, 2024. The committee met in executive session on March 6, 2024 and March 20, 2024. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1248h), by a vote of 11–9. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a roll call 195–181. The committee met in executive session on October 17, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2024, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • February 9, 2024, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • February 15, 2024, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • March 6, 2024, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • March 20, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • October 17, 2024, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • March 28, 2024, House: Interim Study — yeas 195, nays 181, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 31, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/31/2024 10:45 am LOB 306-308
  • February 9, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/09/2024 10:00 am LOB 306-308
  • February 15, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/15/2024 09:00 am LOB 306-308
  • March 6, 2024: Executive Session: 03/06/2024 01:30 pm LOB 306-308
  • March 20, 2024: Executive Session: 03/20/2024 10:30 am LOB 306-308
  • March 20, 2024: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/20/2024 (Vote 11-9; RC)
  • March 20, 2024: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2024-1248h
  • March 28, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA RC 195-181 03/28/2024
  • October 17, 2024: Executive Session: 10/17/2024 11:00 am LOB 306-308
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-0)

Laws It Would Change

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