HB 309 (1997): increasing the time for a local legislative body to act on a proposed interim zoning regulation.

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HB 309 (1997)

increasing the time for a local legislative body to act on a proposed interim zoning regulation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 15

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 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. On February 19, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 20, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 27, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1997, making it Chapter 15 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. L. Foster (Hills 10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 19, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • March 27, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ17,P250
  • January 22, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/22/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 14, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR:FEB19 VOTE (15-0;CC)
  • February 19, 1997: PASSED; HJ26,P489 + 508
  • February 20, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ7,P113
  • March 19, 1997: HEARING MAR19 11:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • March 24, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR27 (VOTE 6-0)
  • March 27, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ10,P174 + 185
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ12,P238
  • April 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ50,P1565
  • April 22, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/97 EFF: 06/21/97 CHAP.0015

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court