HB 712-FN (2002): relative to the coordination of state, regional, and local planning efforts.

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HB 712-FN (2002)

relative to the coordination of state, regional, and local planning efforts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on February 15, 2001 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2001. 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 8, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 9–4, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 31, 2001. On May 31, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 2, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2687). On March 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 21, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 17, 2002 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On April 25, 2002 the Senate adopted “Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. A committee of conference met on April 26, 2002 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 2, 2002 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 2, 2002 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3796) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 17, 2002, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 8, 2001, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • February 12, 2002, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • April 26, 2002, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • May 31, 2001, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 21, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2002, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2002, Senate: Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 2002, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 15, 2001: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ20, p285
  • February 20, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2001
  • March 15, 2001: Hearing Mar 15 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 12, 2001: Retained in Committee
  • May 8, 2001: Subcom Work Session May 8 1:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 23, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 31 (vote 9-4;CC)
  • May 23, 2001: Prop Comm Am{1235}; HC48, p1459-1461
  • May 31, 2001: Removed from Cons Cal, req Rep Hamel; HJ52, p1561
  • May 31, 2001: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ52, p1585-1587 + 1595
  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • February 12, 2002: Hearing; February 12, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC5A
  • February 12, 2002: Hearing; February 12, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC8
  • March 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment {2687}, [03/14/02]; SC16A, Pg.12
  • March 14, 2002: Ought to Pass with Amendment {2687}, AA, VV, Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • March 19, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/21/02]; SC17A
  • March 21, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 17, 2002: House Nonc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV; HJ34, p1300
  • April 17, 2002: (Spkr appts Reps: Brundige, Twombly, Lockwood and Nancy Johnson)
  • April 25, 2002: Sen. Roberge Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • April 25, 2002: Pres. Appts.; Senators Roberge, Francoeur, O'Neil
  • April 26, 2002: Conf Comm meeting Apr 26 1:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 30, 2002: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am {3677}, Filed
  • May 2, 2002: Conference Committee Report {3677}, Adopted, VV
  • May 2, 2002: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ40, p1479
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Am{3796}, Am Adopted; HJ44, p1527
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3796}, Adopted
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ44, p1533
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2002 Eff: 7/1/2002 Chap: 0229

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