HB 1206 (1994): relative to the procedure to follow when an optional elected town office is discontinued.

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HB 1206 (1994)

relative to the procedure to follow when an optional elected town office is discontinued.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 112

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 24, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (5841) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on April 28, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 1994, making it Chapter 112 of the session laws. It took effect on July 10, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Stone (Rock 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1994, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 23, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • March 24, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ7,P183
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 5, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING JAN18 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNT
  • January 25, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN25 01:30 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 10, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1994: PASSED; HJ26,P764 + 806
  • March 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P164
  • March 23, 1994: HEARING MAR23 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • March 23, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP MAR24
  • March 24, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ10,P263 + 270
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED AM<5841>, AA VV; SJ12,P317
  • April 28, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ58,P1851
  • April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ61,P1941
  • May 3, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ14,P364
  • May 11, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/11/94 EFF: 07/10/94 CHAP.0112

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