HB 177-FN-LOCAL (1993): establishing procedures for the removal of town clerks, tax collectors, and treasurers.

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HB 177-FN-LOCAL (1993)

establishing procedures for the removal of town clerks, tax collectors, and treasurers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 181

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1993 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1993. The committee held a work session on January 27, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 11, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 20, 1993 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1993, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Dyer (Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Peters (Hills 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1993, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • January 27, 1993, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, RM211,LOB
  • April 1, 1993, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 11, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 1993, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ8,P108
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 26, 1993: HEARING JAN26 01:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • January 27, 1993: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN27 09:30 RM211,LOB
  • February 11, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1387>; HC25,P551-552
  • March 3, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ31,P688-690 + 734
  • March 11, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ9,P199
  • April 1, 1993: HEARING APR01 08:30 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • May 10, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY11
  • May 10, 1993: PROP COMM AM<2687>; SC31,P8-9
  • May 11, 1993: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P314-315 + 330
  • May 20, 1993: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WADSWORTH MA VV; HJ79,P1874
  • June 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ21,P485
  • June 3, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ86,P1957
  • June 9, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/93 EFF: 08/08/93 CHAP.0181

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