HB 380-LOCAL (1997): relative to the sale of town-owned property.

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HB 380-LOCAL (1997)

relative to the sale of town-owned property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 38

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 majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 24, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1997, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Noyes (Rock 26) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 1997, 1:30 PM: hearing, RM301,LOB :MUN&CTY GOVT
  • April 2, 1997, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 10, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ17,P253
  • January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • February 20, 1997: HEARING FEB20 1:30 RM301,LOB :MUN&CTY GOVT
  • February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • February 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0435>; HC32,P688
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38A,P1091 + 1110
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ8,P153
  • April 2, 1997: HEARING APR02 11:15 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • April 7, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR10 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 10, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ12,P236 +238
  • April 23, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ54,P1621
  • April 24, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ13,P271
  • May 5, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/97 EFF: 07/04/97 CHAP.0038

Laws It Would Change

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