HB 244 (1997): allowing a municipality to prohibit sexually oriented businesses.

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HB 244 (1997)

allowing a municipality to prohibit sexually oriented businesses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 1997. The committee held a work session on March 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Rice (Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Foster (Carr 10)
  • Rep. Knowles (Straf 11)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
  • Sen. Johnson (SD3)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, RM301,LOB :MUN&CTY GOVT
  • March 4, 1997, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ12,P177
  • January 15, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/15/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 3:00 RM301,LOB :MUN&CTY GOVT
  • March 4, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR04 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-1;CC)
  • March 12, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ38A,P1091

Laws It Would Change

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