HB 1545 (2024): relative to the disposal of state surplus property for affordable housing.
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HB 1545 (2024)
relative to the disposal of state surplus property for affordable housing.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Housing
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 7 people signed in online: 2 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2024 the House adopted “Lay HB1545 on Table” on a roll call 190–185, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 10, 2024, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. John Cloutier (D - Sull 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jim Maggiore (D - Rock 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2024, 2:00 PM: 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
Votes
- March 28, 2024, House: Lay on Table — yeas 190, nays 185, 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 02:00 pm LOB 306-308
- March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:00 am LOB 306-308
- March 13, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/13/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
- March 28, 2024: Lay HB1545 on Table (Rep. Sweeney): MA RC 190-185 03/28/2024
- October 10, 2024: Died on Table, Session ended 10/10/2024