HB 251 (2002): establishing that local zoning ordinances regulating location are applicable to community living facilities.
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HB 251 (2002)
establishing that local zoning ordinances regulating location are applicable to community living facilities.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2001-2002
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1. 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” 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 “Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt” on a voice vote. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on May 9, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On January 10, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Lionel Johnson (D - Hills 40)
- Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 40)
- Rep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 44)
- Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)
- Sen. Daniel O'Neil (D - SD18)
- Sen. Theodore Gatsas (R - SD16)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- May 9, 2001, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
Votes
- April 19, 2001, House: Susp Rules for Deadline to Apr 26 — voice vote, passed
- April 19, 2001, House: Special Order to Apr 25 — voice vote, passed
- April 26, 2001, House: Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt — voice vote, passed
- January 10, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ15, p175
- January 23, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 1/23/2001
- February 7, 2001: Hearing Feb 7 11:00 RM301,LOB
- April 4, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Apr 19 (vote 14-1;Reg<II>)
- 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, Rep Scanlan MA VV; HJ40, p1202
- April 25, 2001: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection; HJ41, p1225
- April 26, 2001: Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt, Rep Patten MA VV; HJ43, p1272
- April 26, 2001: Retained in Committee
- May 9, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 9 1:30 RM301,LOB
- November 29, 2001: Maj Report ITL for Jan 10 (vote: 14-0;Reg)
- January 10, 2002: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ7, p309