HB 285 (2004): relative to warrant article recommendations in towns which have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

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HB 285 (2004)

relative to warrant article recommendations in towns which have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 68

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 January 29, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on April 29, 2003, May 20, 2003, September 24, 2003, October 8, 2003, October 15, 2003 and October 30, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 68 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 29, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • September 24, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • October 8, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM206,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE<fire>)
  • October 15, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • October 30, 2003, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • March 3, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003
  • January 29, 2003: Hearing Jan 29 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 20, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 29 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 20 1:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • September 24, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions Sept 24 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • October 8, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions Oct 8 10:00 RM206,LOB (NOTE ROOM CHANGE<fire>)
  • October 15, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions Oct 15 10:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • October 30, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 30 2:30 RM301,LOB <Rep Brundige>
  • November 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 15-0;CC)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2530}(New Title)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC8
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/22/04]; SC16
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 7/6/2004 Chap: 0068

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 371 (2003): relative to warrant article recommendations in towns which have adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

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