HB 1112 (1990): relative to the number of registered voters necessary to petition for an article on a town meeting warrant and removing the requirement that a town have a population of 5,000 or more to elect a board of selectmen of 5 members.

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HB 1112 (1990)

relative to the number of registered voters necessary to petition for an article on a town meeting warrant and removing the requirement that a town have a population of 5,000 or more to elect a board of selectmen of 5 members.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 192

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1990 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1990. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–6. On February 6, 1990 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 1990 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1990. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 20, 1990 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On April 10, 1990 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 19, 1990 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 27, 1990, making it Chapter 192 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 1990.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Klemarczyk (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Magoon (Rock 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1990, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 15, 1990, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104,LOB

Votes

  • February 6, 1990, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 1990, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUNICIPAL & COUNTY GOVT; HJ7,P233
  • January 3, 1990: IN SEAT POCKET ON 1/3/90 DUE ON 2/8/90
  • January 23, 1990: HEARING JAN23 11:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CTY GOVT
  • January 31, 1990: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB06 (VOTE 10-6)
  • February 6, 1990: PASSED VV; HJ29,P904 + 912
  • February 8, 1990: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 15, 1990: HEARING 3/15/90 10:30 RM 104,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AAFAIRS
  • March 20, 1990: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • March 20, 1990: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • April 10, 1990: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP GRODIN MA VV; HJ60,P1713
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED:
  • April 19, 1990: ENROLLED; HJ65,P1783
  • April 27, 1990: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/27/90 EFF: 06/26/90 CHAP. 0192

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 243 (1991): relative to the number of signatures required to place a petitioned article on the warrant.

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