HB 1238 (1996): relative to the use of the official ballot for changing the manner in which planning board members are selected in towns.
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HB 1238 (1996)
relative to the use of the official ballot for changing the manner in which planning board members are selected in towns.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1995-1996
- House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 42
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 2, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 42 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.
Sponsors
- Rep. Senter (Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. P. Cote (Rock 9)
- Rep. D. Welch (Rock 18)
- Rep. Weyler (Rock 18)
- Sen. Barnes (SD17)
- Sen. Russman (SD19)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 23, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM210,LOB
- March 28, 1996, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM102,LOB
Votes
- February 21, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 2, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ4,P128
- January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
- January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: CON&STAT
- February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 17-0)
- February 7, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4400>; HC24,P783
- February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ30,P1099-1100 + 1116
- February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ9,P116
- March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 03:45 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
- April 1, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR02 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 2, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ14,P235 + 247
- April 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ18,P306
- April 17, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1766
- April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 06/23/96 CHAP.0042