HB 1708-FN (2024): relative to local records retention.

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HB 1708-FN (2024)

relative to local records retention.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 3 people signed in online: 3 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 2024 and February 13, 2024. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2024, 10:40 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
  • February 13, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303

Votes

  • February 22, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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 10:40 am LOB 301-303
  • January 24, 2024: Executive Session: 01/24/2024 10:00 am LOB 301-303
  • February 13, 2024: Executive Session: 02/13/2024 09:30 am LOB 301-303
  • February 13, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2024 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/22/2024

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