HB 391 (1991): to permit the adoption of impact fees as part of a zoning ordinance.

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HB 391 (1991)

to permit the adoption of impact fees as part of a zoning ordinance.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 283

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 20, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 16–1. On March 19, 1991 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 280–51. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 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. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1991, making it Chapter 283 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Wadsworth (Graf 13) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Spear (Ches 13)
  • Rep. R. Wheeler (Hills 6)
  • Rep. W. McCann (Straf 7)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1991, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM210-211,LOB
  • April 23, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • 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; HJ16,P149
  • February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 20, 1991: HEARING FEB20 01:00 RM210-211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • March 7, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR19 (VOTE 16-1)
  • March 19, 1991: PASSED RC(280-51); HJ53A,P1093-1096 + 53B,P1196
  • March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS; SJ14,P210
  • April 23, 1991: HEARING APR23 10:00 RM101,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS
  • May 21, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY21
  • May 21, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC36,P7-8
  • May 21, 1991: COMM AM, AA RC(14-9); SEN ST. JEAN FL AM, AL RC(9-14); PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ27,P421-424 + 448
  • May 28, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP GRODIN MA VV; HJ85,P1924-1925
  • June 5, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1960
  • June 11, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ30,P591
  • June 18, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/91 EFF: 08/17/91 CHAP.0283

Laws It Would Change

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