HB 1432-LOCAL (1996): allowing cities to vote on bond issues by referendum.

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HB 1432-LOCAL (1996)

allowing cities to vote on bond issues by referendum.

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

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 24, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 31, 1996 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Laughlin (Hills 41) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13)
  • Sen. Currier (SD7)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 1996, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ4,P134
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 24, 1996: HEARING JAN24 02:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • January 25, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR JAN31 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
  • January 31, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ18,P545

Laws It Would Change

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