CACR 6 (1999): relating to municipalities' home rule. Providing that municipalities shall have home rule authority to exercise such powers which are not prohibited by the state constitution, state statute, or common law.

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CACR 6 (1999)

relating to municipalities' home rule. Providing that municipalities shall have home rule authority to exercise such powers which are not prohibited by the state constitution, state statute, or common law.

  • Status: Passed both chambers, not ratified by the voters
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–3. On May 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 250–78. On May 25, 1999 the House adopted “susp rules for 3rd reading” on a division vote 262–62. On May 25, 1999 the House adopted “3rd reading” on a roll call 257–68. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 16, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 24, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29 at 10:01” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 2, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • June 16, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 25, 1999, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 250, nays 78, passed
  • May 25, 1999, House: susp rules for 3rd reading — yeas 262, nays 62, passed
  • May 25, 1999, House: REP CHANDLER: 3RD READING — yeas 257, nays 68, passed
  • June 24, 1999, Senate: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29 at 10:01 — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 1999, Senate: Ought to PassMcCarley/Cohen — yeas 18, nays 3, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ10, p128
  • January 11, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 1/11/99 due on
  • March 2, 1999: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 Rm301,LOB
  • May 19, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 25 (vote 14-3;Reg)
  • May 19, 1999: Prop Comm Am{1308}(New Title); HC53, p1395
  • May 25, 1999: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(250-78); Rep Chandler susp rules for 3rd reading, MA DIV(262-62); 3rd reading MA RC(257-68); HJ58, p1563-1568
  • May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • June 16, 1999: Hearing, 6/16/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • June 22, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/24/99
  • June 24, 1999: Senator Trombly moved it to be Special Ordered to June 29 at 10:01, MA, VV
  • June 25, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/29/99
  • June 29, 1999: Ought to Pass, 3/5 nec. - RC 19Y - 3N, MA
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2094
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • November 7, 2000: AMENDMENT FAILED REFERENDUM (202,367 - 218,875); 2001 RED BOOK, P423

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