HB 664 (1999): establishing a study committee on rights of ownership to cemetery plots.

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HB 664 (1999)

establishing a study committee on rights of ownership to cemetery plots.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 262

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, 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 Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 28, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Senator Trombly accedes to request for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 28, 1999 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On July 1, 1999 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. On July 1, 1999 the Senate adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Trombly. The bill was enrolled on July 1, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 12, 1999, making it Chapter 262 of the session laws. It took effect on September 10, 1999.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB
  • April 28, 1999, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, LOB 104
  • June 28, 1999, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, Rm301,LOB

Votes

  • May 6, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 22, 1999, Senate: Senator Trombly accedes to request for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • July 1, 1999, Senate: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ25, p466
  • March 1, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 3/1/1999 due on
  • March 10, 1999: Hearing Mar 10 11:00 Rm301,LOB
  • March 17, 1999: Maj Report OTP for Mar 25 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • March 25, 1999: Passed; HJ33, p680 + 701
  • April 14, 1999: Introduction and referring to Public Affairs
  • April 28, 1999: Hearing, 4/28/99, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 5/6/99
  • May 5, 1999: Committee Amendment, {1049}
  • May 6, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment, {1049}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 9, 1999: House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm, Rep Konys MA; HJ67, p1747
  • June 9, 1999: {Spkr Appts Reps: Patten, Griffin, Zerba & Rice}
  • June 22, 1999: Senator Trombly accedes to request for Conf Comm, MA, VV
  • June 22, 1999: Senate Conferees: Senators Trombly, Disnard, Roberge
  • June 28, 1999: Conf Comm Meeting June 28 1:00 Rm301,LOB
  • July 1, 1999: Conference Report (Sen Am & New Am {1870}) Report Filed
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report Adopted, Rep Patten MA VV; HJ77, p2079
  • July 1, 1999: Conf Comm Report, Sen Trombly, MA, VV
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled; HJ77, p2091
  • July 1, 1999: Enrolled
  • July 12, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 7/12/1999 Eff: 9/10/1999 Chap. 0262
  • July 30, 1999: Senate Committee Members: Senators Trombly, Francoeur, Brown

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