HB 1463-LOCAL (1996): giving municipalities bonding authority for economic development purposes in certain situations.

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HB 1463-LOCAL (1996)

giving municipalities bonding authority for economic development purposes in certain situations.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Economic Development
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 55

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 30, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 1996, February 8, 1996 and February 13, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 21, 1996. On February 21, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1996”. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 232–59. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, 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 55 of the session laws. It took effect on June 23, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Mittelman (Hills 37) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • February 8, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • February 13, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • March 28, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Economic Development, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 2, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ4,P135
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING JAN30 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • January 31, 1996: [SUBCOM: REPS FESH, L FOSTER, MACKAY, WHIPPLE & PUTNAM]
  • February 1, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 <IMMED AFTER SESS> RM211,LOB :M&CG
  • February 8, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB08 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 13, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB13 09:30 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 15, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4937>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P792
  • February 21, 1996: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP MIRSKI; HJ30,P1079
  • February 21, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ30,P1115
  • March 5, 1996: REP DWYER MOVED LOT, ML VV; COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM RC(232-59); HJ34,P1230-1233 + 1265
  • March 7, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ11,P200
  • March 28, 1996: HEARING MAR28 02:30 RM212,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • April 1, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR02 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 2, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ14,P230 + 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.0055

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