HB 397 (2003): permitting towns and cities to deny a planning board application by a vote of the legislative body.

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HB 397 (2003)

permitting towns and cities to deny a planning board application by a vote of the legislative body.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2003 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • February 13, 2003: Maj Report ITL for Mar 6 (Vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 6, 2003: ITL Report Adopted

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 735-LOCAL (2001): permitting towns and cities to deny a planning board application by a vote of the legislative body.
  • HB 1373 (1998): enabling towns and cities to adopt a procedure allowing for the denial of a planning board application by a vote of the municipality.

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