HB 1342-FN (2024): relative to the licensing of electronic literary materials by libraries.

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HB 1342-FN (2024)

relative to the licensing of electronic literary materials by libraries.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2024, with 7 people signed in online: 2 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2024, 2:10 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • January 24, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • February 8, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 9, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/09/2024 02:10 pm LOB 301-303
  • January 24, 2024: Executive Session: 01/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • January 24, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/24/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • February 8, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/08/2024

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