HB 761 (2004): enabling municipalities to adopt subdivision and site plan review regulations that require innovative land use controls on certain lands when supported by the master plan, making a change in an innovative land use control, and relative to the preliminary review of subdivisions.

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HB 761 (2004)

enabling municipalities to adopt subdivision and site plan review regulations that require innovative land use controls on certain lands when supported by the master plan, making a change in an innovative land use control, and relative to the preliminary review of subdivisions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 71

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 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 22, 2003 and October 16, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, 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 March 4, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on March 24, 2004 and March 31, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1075). The committee's amendment (1075) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 22, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 71 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 10, 2003, 1:15 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 22, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • October 16, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 24, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
  • March 31, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 10, 2003: Hearing Feb 10 1:15 RM301,LOB
  • March 20, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 22 1:00 RM301,LOB <Rep M Cooney>
  • May 6, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Subcom Work Session May 6 1:00 RM307,LOB <Rep M Cooney>
  • May 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 22 10:00 RM301,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 14-0;CC)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0293}(New Title)
  • January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
  • March 4, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing; March 31, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1075},(New Title), [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.6
  • April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1075},(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1075},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 15, 2004: Passed by 3rdg Reading Resolution
  • April 22, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Amendment, Rep Patten MA VV
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 7/6/2004 Chap: 0071

Laws It Would Change

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