HB 422-LOCAL (1995): requiring that a vote taken on reconsideration at a town or school district meeting shall fail unless the subsequent vote passes by a greater number of total votes than the original vote on the issue.

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HB 422-LOCAL (1995)

requiring that a vote taken on reconsideration at a town or school district meeting shall fail unless the subsequent vote passes by a greater number of total votes than the original vote on the issue.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 16, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Henderson (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P154
  • January 12, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 16, 1995: HEARING FEB16 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 28, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR09 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • March 9, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ35,P955

Laws It Would Change

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