HB 277-LOCAL (1993): extending the powers of heritage commissions to historic district commissions.

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HB 277-LOCAL (1993)

extending the powers of heritage commissions to historic district commissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 32

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 28, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1993 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 25, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 1, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 8, 1993, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on June 7, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McNerney (Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Fuller Clark (Rock 31)
  • Rep. Metzger (Ches 13)
  • Rep. Dunn (Merr 24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 18, 1993, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 25, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ8,P112
  • January 6, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/06/93 DUE ON 02/10/93
  • January 28, 1993: HEARING JAN28 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • February 5, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB18 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 18, 1993: PASSED; HJ24,P500 + 538
  • March 4, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ8,P138
  • March 18, 1993: HEARING MAR18 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN
  • March 24, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP MAR25
  • March 25, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ11,P217 + 221
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1162
  • April 1, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ12,P227
  • April 8, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/08/93 EFF: 06/07/93 CHAP.0032

Laws It Would Change

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