HB 693 (1993): legalizing the actions of the Kingston town meeting.

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HB 693 (1993)

legalizing the actions of the Kingston town meeting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 144

The Story

It was introduced on March 18, 1993 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 8, 1993 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 9, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 27, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 1993, making it Chapter 144 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. D. Welch (Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Weyler (Rock 18)
  • Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • April 21, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 27, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 18, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ46,P1095
  • April 2, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR08 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • April 8, 1993: PASSED; HJ52,P1254 + 1274
  • April 9, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ13,P241
  • April 21, 1993: HEARING APR21 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • April 26, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP APR27
  • April 27, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ16,P296 + 305
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ72,P1776
  • May 11, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ17,P328
  • May 17, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/17/93 EFF: 05/17/93 CHAP.0144

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