HB 248-FN (1991): relative to developments having regional impact.

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HB 248-FN (1991)

relative to developments having regional impact.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 300

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–5. On February 12, 1991 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on June 11, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 12, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 1991, making it Chapter 300 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Metzger (Ches 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Millard (Merr 4)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 26, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • February 12, 1991, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 28, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P91
  • January 29, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
  • February 5, 1991: HEARING FEB05 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • February 6, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 14-5)
  • February 12, 1991: PASSED VV; HJ23,P312 + 318
  • March 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS; (SEE PERM JRNL)
  • March 26, 1991: HEARING MAR26 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
  • May 21, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC36,P7
  • May 21, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY21
  • May 21, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ27,P420 + 448
  • May 28, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP GRODIN MA VV; HJ85,P1924
  • June 11, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; SJ30,P593
  • June 12, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ92,P2034-2035
  • June 12, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ31,P630
  • June 13, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ92,P2040
  • June 24, 1991: SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR 06/24/91 EFF. 01/01/92 CHAP.0300

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 471 (1989): regarding review of developments which may have regional impact.

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