SB 13 (1989): relative to the definition of legislative and governing bodies of municipalities.
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SB 13 (1989)
relative to the definition of legislative and governing bodies of municipalities.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 205
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 1989 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0. On April 27, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 2, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 22, 1989, making it Chapter 205 of the session laws. It took effect on July 21, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Bass (SD11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 11, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104LOB
- March 29, 1989, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
The Docket
- January 4, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS
- January 11, 1989: HEARING 1/11/89 9:30 RM 104LOB FOR:PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- February 2, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CTY GOVT
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- March 29, 1989: HEARING 3/29/89 02:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CTY GOVT
- April 20, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/27 VOTE (15-0cc)
- April 27, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ78, P2362-2363 + 2385
- May 2, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
- May 11, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 23 PAGE 384
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 22, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/22/89 EFF: 7/21/89 CHAP: 205