HB 1324-FN (2024): relative to green burials and authorizing the natural organic reduction of human remains.

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HB 1324-FN (2024)

relative to green burials and authorizing the natural organic reduction of human remains.

  • 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 24, 2024, with 8 people signed in online: 5 in support, 2 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on January 30, 2024. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. 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 24, 2024, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
  • January 30, 2024, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 210-211
  • February 7, 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

  • February 15, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/24/2024 01:15 pm LOB 306-308
  • January 30, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/30/2024 03:00 pm LOB 210-211
  • February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 10:30 am LOB 306-308
  • February 7, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/07/2024 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 15, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/15/2024
  • 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)

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