HB 1420 (2024): relative to communications between agencies and citizens.
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HB 1420 (2024)
relative to communications between agencies and citizens.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 February 14, 2024, with 5 people signed in online: 2 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 28, 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
- Rep. Carroll Brown (R - Graf 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. David Rochefort (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. Mike Ouellet (R - Coos 3)
- Sen. Carrie Gendreau (R - SD1)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306-308
- March 13, 2024, 10:00 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: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- February 14, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/14/2024 10:00 am LOB 306-308
- March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 306-308
- March 13, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/13/2024 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- March 28, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 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)