HB 1461-FN (2024): relative to live-streaming all properly noticed meetings and hearings of elected and appointed municipal bodies.
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HB 1461-FN (2024)
relative to live-streaming all properly noticed meetings and hearings of elected and appointed municipal bodies.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
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 17, 2024, with 10 people signed in online: 6 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 18–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 26, 2024. The committee met in executive session on September 26, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 11 to 5.
Sponsors
- Rep. Hope Damon (D - Sull 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Thomas Cormen (D - Graf 15)
- Rep. Gary Merchant (D - Sull 6)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10)
- Rep. Connie Lane (D - Merr 16)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 7)
- Rep. Will Darby (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Karen Calabro (D - Hills 45)
- Rep. Jessica LaMontagne (D - Straf 17)
- Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 17, 2024, 10:20 AM: 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
- September 26, 2024, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
- September 26, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
Votes
- February 8, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 17, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/17/2024 10:20 am LOB 301-303
- January 24, 2024: Executive Session: 01/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
- January 24, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/24/2024 (Vote 18-1; CC)
- February 8, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/08/2024
- September 26, 2024: Full Committee Work Session: 09/26/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
- September 26, 2024: Executive Session: 09/26/2024 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
- October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 11-5)