HB 1299 (2004): relative to the removal of the tax collector, treasurer, or town clerk, and required notice to the board of selectmen by a candidate for office if the candidate has ever been removed from a bonded position.
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HB 1299 (2004)
relative to the removal of the tax collector, treasurer, or town clerk, and required notice to the board of selectmen by a candidate for office if the candidate has ever been removed from a bonded position.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2003-2004
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 184
The Story
It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. 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 February 19, 2004. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1164). The committee's amendment (1164) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 6, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 13, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1546) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 20, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 1, 2004, making it Chapter 184 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. Robert Giuda (R - Graf 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 7)
- Rep. Paul Ingbretson (R - Graf 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2004, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
- March 24, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
Votes
- February 19, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 6, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
- January 13, 2004: Hearing Jan 13 2:30 RM301,LOB
- February 4, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 19 (vote 12-0;CC)
- February 4, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0275}
- February 13, 2004: Corrected Comm Am{0319}(New Title)
- February 19, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal req Rep Patten
- February 19, 2004: Comm Am{0275}, AL VV; Corrected Am{0319}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
- February 19, 2004: Permanent Journal also)
- March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
- March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004. Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC11
- April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1164} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.19
- April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1164}, AA, VV
- April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1164}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
- May 6, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Patten MA VV
- May 6, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1546}, Adopted
- May 13, 2004: Enrolled Am{1546}, Adopted; (See Permanent Journal)
- May 13, 2004: Enrolled
- May 20, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
- June 1, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2004 Eff: 1/1/2005 Chap: 0184