SB 198-FN-LOCAL (1997): relative to the standard for granting of variances by zoning boards of adjustment from dimensional requirements.
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SB 198-FN-LOCAL (1997)
relative to the standard for granting of variances by zoning boards of adjustment from dimensional requirements.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public Affairs
- Subject: Zoning and Planning
The Story
It was introduced on January 23, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 17–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 1997 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM 104, LOB;
- April 7, 1997, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
Votes
- March 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 23, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ3, P47
- February 12, 1997: HEARING FEB 12 11:00, RM 104, LOB; FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- March 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR13 (VOTE 7-0)
- March 10, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0630>; SC19,P24-25
- March 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ8,P146 + 149
- March 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ42,P1316
- March 20, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/20/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
- March 27, 1997: //CANCELLED**STORM//HEARING APR01 10:30 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- April 1, 1997: **RESCHEDULED HEARING APR07 10:30 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
- April 30, 1997: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAY07 (VOTE 17-2;CC)
- May 7, 1997: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ60,P1718