HB 278-FN (1991): relative to liability and indemnification of regional planning commissions.
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HB 278-FN (1991)
relative to liability and indemnification of regional planning commissions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 72
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 25, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. L. Smith (Hills 21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
- April 10, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, RM103,LOB
Votes
- April 25, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; HJ13,P108
- January 30, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN31 DUE ON MAR07
- February 6, 1991: HEARING FEB06 11:00 RM208,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
- March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P681
- March 13, 1991: PASSED WITH AM; HJ51,P1063 + 1083
- March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JUDICIARY; SJ12,P156
- April 10, 1991: HEARING APR10 10:00 RM103,LOB FOR: JUDICIARY
- April 24, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR25
- April 25, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ19,P258 + 265
- April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1707
- May 2, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ21,P293
- May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/12/91 CHAP.0072