HB 1485 (2024): establishing a committee to study the totality of circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic.

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HB 1485 (2024)

establishing a committee to study the totality of circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2024, with 5 people signed in online: 2 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 9, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–1 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 20, 2024. 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: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 13 to 1.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 2024, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • February 9, 2024, 11:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • September 20, 2024, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206-208
  • October 17, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • February 22, 2024, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 2, 2024: Public Hearing: 02/02/2024 10:15 am LOB 206-208
  • February 9, 2024: Executive Session: 02/09/2024 11:30 am LOB 206-208
  • February 9, 2024: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/09/2024 (Vote 17-1; CC)
  • February 22, 2024: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/22/2024
  • September 20, 2024: Subcommittee Work Session: 09/20/2024 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • October 17, 2024: Executive Session: 10/17/2024 10:30 am LOB 206-208
  • October 31, 2024: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 13-1)

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