HB 596 (2001): relative to the acquisition of land by a town.

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HB 596 (2001)

relative to the acquisition of land by a town.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 187

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on April 18, 2001. On April 18, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 19, end of day” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26” on a voice vote. On April 19, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 25, end of day” on a voice vote. On April 25, 2001 the House adopted “Special Order to Apr 26 without objection”. On April 26, 2001 the House adopted “Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3” on a voice vote. On May 3, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on May 9, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 5, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On June 7, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2001, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws. It took effect on September 3, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 21, 2001, 2:15 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • June 5, 2001, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 18, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 19, end of day — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
  • April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3 — voice vote, passed
  • May 3, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ18, p252
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001
  • March 21, 2001: Hearing Mar 21 2:15 RM301,LOB
  • April 11, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 18 (vote 16-1;CC)
  • April 11, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0853}; HC31, p821-822
  • April 18, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Harrington; HJ39, p1072
  • April 18, 2001: Special Order to Apr 19, end of day, Reps Scanlan & Burling MA VV; HJ39, p1177
  • April 19, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26, MA 2/3VV; HJ40, p1201
  • April 19, 2001: Special Order to Apr 25, end of day, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
  • April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
  • April 26, 2001: Reps Scanlan & Burling Susp Rules for Deadline to May 3, MA 2/3VV; Special Order to May 3; HJ43, p1295
  • May 3, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ45, p1353-1354 + 1392
  • May 9, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC25
  • June 5, 2001: Hearing; June 5, 2001, Room 105-A, SH, 4:00 p.m
  • June 6, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/07/01]; SC29
  • June 7, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1762
  • June 26, 2001: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 7/5/2001 Eff: 9/3/2001 Chap: 0187

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