SB 502 (1996): relative to planning board membership and terms.
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SB 502 (1996)
relative to planning board membership and terms.
- 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: 181
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On February 8, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1996 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 17, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. On May 9, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 16, 1996. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (5986) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 181 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1996.
Sponsors
- Sen. Roberge (SD9) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Wheeler (SD11)
- Sen. Colantuono (SD14)
- Rep. Hallyburton (Hills 12)
- Rep. Thulander (Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 18, 1996, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
- March 5, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
Votes
- February 8, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 9, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P1
- January 18, 1996: HEARING JAN18 08:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
- February 7, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP FEB08 (VOTE 4-0)
- February 8, 1996: PASSED VV; SJ6,P72 + 78
- February 15, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ27,P873
- February 15, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/15/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
- March 5, 1996: HEARING MAR05 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
- April 9, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- April 9, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5602>; HC50,P1643
- April 17, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1779 + 1810
- May 9, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RODESCHIN MA VV; SJ23,P427
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; HJ65,P2051
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED AM<5986>, AA VV; SJ24,P468-469
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P484
- May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2107
- June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 08/02/96 CHAP.0181