HB 1529-FN-LOCAL (1996): relative to the procedures for vacating uninhabitable or unsafe buildings.

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HB 1529-FN-LOCAL (1996)

relative to the procedures for vacating uninhabitable or unsafe buildings.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 17, 1996 and January 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House study it after the session ends by a vote of 9–4. On February 13, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/15/1996”. On February 15, 1996 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on May 30, 1996, June 12, 1996 and October 16, 1996. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 0.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Haettenschwiller (Hills 29) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • January 17, 1996, 1:45 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • January 30, 1996, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • May 30, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • June 12, 1996, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • October 16, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB :PUB PROT

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ4,P138
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • January 17, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN17 01:45 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • January 30, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN30 01:15 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 7, 1996: MAJ REPORT REF FOR STUDY FOR FEB13 (VOTE 9-4)
  • February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
  • February 15, 1996: REFERRED TO PUB PROT FOR INTERIM STUDY VV; HJ27,P920
  • May 22, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP J FLANDERS)
  • May 30, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS MAY30 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • June 12, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WK SESS JUN12 09:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • October 16, 1996: INT STUDY SUBCOM WORK SESSION OCT16 10:00 RM305,LOB :PUB PROT
  • October 16, 1996: INT STUDY REPT: REC FOR LEG IN 1997 (VOTE 12-0) <LSR 97-????>

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