SB 157 (2003): establishing a committee to study certain issues relative to municipal planning.

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SB 157 (2003)

establishing a committee to study certain issues relative to municipal planning.

  • Status: Became law unsigned
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 179

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0563). The committee's amendment (0563) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 13, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 15, 2003. On May 15, 2003 the House adopted “Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt” on a voice vote. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 11–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. It became law without the governor's signature on June 24, 2003, as Chapter 179. The governor neither signed it nor returned it, and the docket records it as enacted under Part II, Article 44 of the state constitution.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2003, 1:55 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • April 8, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 13, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2003, House: Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • February 12, 2003: Hearing; February 12, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:55 p.m.; SC8
  • March 7, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0563}, [03/13/03]; SC13, Pg.17
  • March 13, 2003: Committee Amendment{0563}, AA, VV; Sen.Green Floor Amendment{0616}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0563},{0616}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ24, p630
  • April 8, 2003: Hearing Apr 8 1:30 RM301,LOB
  • April 30, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 15 (Vote 12-0;CC)
  • April 30, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1428}
  • May 15, 2003: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Patten
  • May 15, 2003: Recommitted to Mun & Cnty Govt, Rep Patten MA VV
  • May 21, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 29 (Vote 11-0;CC)
  • May 21, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1627}(New Title)
  • May 29, 2003: Passed with Am
  • June 5, 2003: Sen. Prescott Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2003: Became Law Without Signature on 6/24/2003 Eff- 6/24/2003 Chap- 0179

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