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House 3205 - Petition filed at the request of William C. Brown for legislation to require the presence of a quorum for the transaction of business by governmental bodies.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/22/08 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4696

Sponsor:

  • Bradley H. Jones, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date Jun 19 am at 10:30 in Room 222
  • 04/03/08 H Reporting date extended to Friday, April 18, 2008 -HJ 1219
  • 04/07/08 S Senate concurred -SJ 1434
  • 04/22/08 H Accompanied a new draft, see H4696

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