HB 691-FN (1989): relative to recording of ancient plats.

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HB 691-FN (1989)

relative to recording of ancient plats.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 120

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 22, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–1. On March 23, 1989 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 1989, making it Chapter 120 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. LaMott (Graf 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 22, 1989, 4:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 7, 1989, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104

Votes

  • March 23, 1989, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 31, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CTY GOVT
  • February 8, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 2/9/89 DUE ON 3/14/89
  • February 22, 1989: HEARING 02/22/89 04:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CTY GOVT
  • March 17, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 3/23/89VOTE (16-1)
  • March 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; HJ56, P1733 + 1750
  • March 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
  • April 7, 1989: HEARING 4/7/89 9:00 RM 104 FOR:PUB AFFAIRS
  • April 11, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 27, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • April 27, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 8, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/8/89 EFF: 7/7/89 CHAP: 120

Laws It Would Change

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