HB 1213-LOCAL (1998): relative to the authority of a town to appoint agents to expend funds for certain purposes.
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HB 1213-LOCAL (1998)
relative to the authority of a town to appoint agents to expend funds for certain purposes.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Banks
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 44
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Banks committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 1–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 1998, making it Chapter 44 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 1998.
Sponsors
- Rep. Klemm (Rock 28) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- March 24, 1998, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Banks, RM102,LOB
Votes
- April 9, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ3,P99
- January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/05/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
- January 28, 1998: HEARING JAN28 10:30 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
- February 3, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
- February 3, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0469>(NEW TITLE); HC11,P503
- February 12, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ15,P729-730 + 769
- February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO BANKS; SJ3,P93
- March 24, 1998: HEARING MAR24 3:45 RM102,LOB FOR: BANKS
- April 6, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 1-0)
- April 9, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ10,P254 + 272
- April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ38,P1587
- April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ12,P297
- May 5, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/05/98 EFF: 07/04/98 CHAP.0044