HB 1479-FN (2024): relative to prohibiting the use of federal, state, or local funds for lobbying activities.
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HB 1479-FN (2024)
relative to prohibiting the use of federal, state, or local funds for lobbying activities.
- Status: Indefinitely postponed
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Legislature
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2024, with 142 people signed in online: 64 in support and 78 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 and March 6, 2024. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 8–8, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2024-0982h) was rejected on a division vote 135–207 on March 21, 2024. A floor amendment (2024-1160h) was rejected on a division vote 117–224. On March 21, 2024 the House failed “Lay HB1479 on Table” on a roll call 135–205, on a motion by Rep. Gregory Hill. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to kill it and bar the subject for the rest of the term on a roll call 211–129, on a motion by Rep. Jim Maggiore.
Sponsors
- Rep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 32) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 42)
- Rep. Julius Soti (R - Rock 35)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2024, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
- February 7, 2024, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 203
- March 6, 2024, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, LOB 210-211
Votes
- March 21, 2024, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 135, nays 207, failed
- March 21, 2024, House: Lay on Table — yeas 135, nays 205, failed
- March 21, 2024, House: Indefinitely Postpone — yeas 211, nays 129, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Legislative Administration
- February 7, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/07/2024 11:00 am LOB 203
- February 7, 2024: Executive Session: 02/07/2024 01:00 pm LOB 203
- March 6, 2024: Executive Session: 03/06/2024 10:00 am LOB 210-211
- March 6, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/06/2024 (Vote 8-8; RC)
- March 21, 2024: Amendment #2024-0982h : AF DV 135-207 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024: FLAM #2024-1160h 117-224 (Rep. Yokela): AF DV 032124 [&]
- March 21, 2024: Lay HB1479 on Table (Rep. Hill): MF RC 135-205 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (Rep. Maggiore): MA RC 211-129 03/21/2024