HB 629-FN (1991): establishing a task force on congregate housing.

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HB 629-FN (1991)

establishing a task force on congregate housing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: State Institutions and Housing
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 100

The Story

It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House State Institutions and Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–1. On March 13, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 1991, making it Chapter 100 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 1991.

Sponsors

  • Rep. A. Bourque (Hills 35) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Domini (Sull 5)
  • Rep. O'Rourke (Hills 35)
  • Rep. LaMott (Graf 5)
  • Rep. K. Foster (Ches 17)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. Disnard (SD8)
  • Sen. Hough (SD5)
  • Sen. Podles (SD16)
  • Sen. Dupont (SD6)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 1991, 11:00 AM: hearing, House State Institutions and Housing, RM304,LOB
  • April 4, 1991, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ST INST; HJ23,P298
  • February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
  • February 27, 1991: HEARING FEB27 11:00 RM304,LOB FOR: ST INST
  • March 5, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 12-1)
  • March 7, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC37,P687
  • March 13, 1991: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ51,P1081-1082 + 1083
  • March 21, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB AFFAIRS; SJ12,P156
  • April 4, 1991: HEARING APR04 10:15 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • April 8, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP APR09
  • April 9, 1991: SEN BASS FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ16,P224-225 +229
  • April 23, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP TUFTS MA VV; HJ69,P1578
  • April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ74,P1707
  • April 30, 1991: ENROLLED; (JRNL CORR: SJ29,P552)
  • May 13, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/13/91 EFF: 07/12/91 CHAP.0100

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