HB 1268 (1996): relative to the method for repealing a zoning ordinance and defining a person aggrieved in an appeal from a decision on motion for rehearing.

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HB 1268 (1996)

relative to the method for repealing a zoning ordinance and defining a person aggrieved in an appeal from a decision on motion for rehearing.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 43

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 28, 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 43 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Lyman (Carr 5) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 28, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ4,P129
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 10, 1996: HEARING JAN10 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 15, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4915>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P785-786
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ30,P1087 + 1116
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ9,P116
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 27, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP MAR28 (VOTE 5-0)
  • March 28, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ13,P224 + 229
  • 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.0043

Laws It Would Change

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