HB 386 (1991): relative to a representative town meeting form of government.
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HB 386 (1991)
relative to a representative town meeting form of government.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 162
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 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 1991, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. McNerney (Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. McRae (Hills 6)
- Rep. R. Wheeler (Hills 6)
- Rep. Emerton (Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 27, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
- April 11, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
Votes
- March 19, 1991, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ16,P149
- February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 27, 1991: HEARING FEB27 09:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
- March 7, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 14-0)
- March 19, 1991: PASSED VV; HJ53A,P1093 + 53B,P1196
- March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ14,P185
- April 11, 1991: HEARING APR11 10:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- May 13, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY14
- May 14, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ24,P321 + 328
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ82,P1891
- May 21, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ27,P415
- May 27, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/27/91 EFF: 07/26/91 CHAP.0162