HB 208-FN (1999): establishing a coordinated and comprehensive effort by state agencies for economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy to deter sprawl.

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HB 208-FN (1999)

establishing a coordinated and comprehensive effort by state agencies for economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy to deter sprawl.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • 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 January 13, 1999. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 1999 and March 8, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 1999 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 27, 1999. On July 1, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading, on a motion by Sen. F. King. On July 1, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 13, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm 301,LOB
  • February 11, 1999, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • March 8, 1999, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • April 27, 1999, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, SH 105-A

Votes

  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ10, p127
  • January 7, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/05/99 due on
  • January 13, 1999: Hearing Jan 13 10:30 Rm 301,LOB
  • February 11, 1999: Full Comm work session Feb 11 1:30 Rm301,LOB
  • March 8, 1999: Subcom work session Mar 8 10:00 Rm301,LOB
  • March 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 25, 1999: Passed; HJ33, p678 + 701
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Energy & Economic Department
  • April 27, 1999: Hearing, 4/27/99, Room 105-A, SH, 2:45 p.m
  • July 1, 1999: Sen F. King Moved Rules Suspension to Allow No Notice in the Calendar, (2/3rds necc) MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Sen. F. King Moved Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1857}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am, Rep Hess MA VV; HJ77, p2083

Laws It Would Change

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