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House 3171 - Petition of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish an office of public accountability and an open meeting board in the office of the Attorney General.

Bill Status

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

Sponsor:

  • Antonio F. D. Cabral

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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