HB 713-FN (2004): relative to the penalty for violating a zoning ordinance and relative to residences in industrial or commercial zones.

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HB 713-FN (2004)

relative to the penalty for violating a zoning ordinance and relative to residences in industrial or commercial zones.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 242

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 March 3, 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 22, 2003, May 6, 2003, May 22, 2003, June 3, 2003 and October 16, 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 Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1190). The committee's amendment (1190) 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 April 29, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference”, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. A committee of conference met on May 13, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1686) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 242 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2003, 3:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 22, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep M Cooney>
  • May 6, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM307,LOB <Rep M Cooney>
  • May 22, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • June 3, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM307,LOB
  • October 16, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 10, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • May 13, 2004, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, RM105-A, St House

Votes

  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 11, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 18 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 3 3:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 22 1:00 RM301,LOB <Rep M Cooney>
  • May 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 6 1:00 RM307,LOB <Rep M Cooney>
  • May 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 22 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • June 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 3 10:00 RM307,LOB
  • October 16, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 16 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 15-0;CC)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2541}(New Title)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • March 10, 2004: Hearing; March 10, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1190},(New Title), [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.13
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1190},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1190},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 29, 2004: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV
  • April 29, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Brundige, Gillick, Gould & M. Cooney)
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Roberge Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Morse, Larsen
  • May 13, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 13 3:00 RM105-A, St House
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Sen. Am + New Am{1571}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1571}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1686},(New Title), Adopted
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1686}(New Title), Adopted<6/8/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
  • May 25, 2004: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 6/15/2004* Chap: 0242
  • June 15, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, Sec. 1 eff. 1/1/2005

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