HB 531-FN (1989): relative to the powers and duties of county commissioners in unincorporated towns and unorganized places.

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HB 531-FN (1989)

relative to the powers and duties of county commissioners in unincorporated towns and unorganized places.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 266

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 1989 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 23, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 25, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on May 16, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 26, 1989, making it Chapter 266 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Horton (Coos 4) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Burns (Coos 5)
  • Rep. Adams (Graf 13)
  • Rep. Guay (Coos 7)
  • Rep. Nelson (Coos 8)
  • Sen. Bond (SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 23, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 12, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM 101

Votes

  • March 16, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CTY GOVT
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/7/89 DUE ON 3/2/89
  • February 23, 1989: HEARING 02/23/89 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CTY GOVT
  • March 7, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/16 VOTE (18-0); PROP COMM AM, HC41, P1041
  • March 16, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED W/ AM VV; HJ47, P1314-15 + 1318
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS
  • April 12, 1989: HEARING 4/12/89 11:00 RM 101 FOR:EXEC DEPTS
  • April 12, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 18, 1989: NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION
  • April 25, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT INTRODUCED
  • April 25, 1989: AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • April 25, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • May 4, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP GRODIN MA VV; HJ81, P2472
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILL AMENDMENT ADOPTED SJ: 24 P: 396
  • May 16, 1989: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ89, P2705
  • May 18, 1989: ENROLLED BILL
  • May 18, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 26, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/26/89 EFF: 7/1/89* CHAP: 266

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