HB 803-FN-A-LOCAL (2004): relative to the establishment of municipal economic development and revitalization districts by municipalities.

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HB 803-FN-A-LOCAL (2004)

relative to the establishment of municipal economic development and revitalization districts by municipalities.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 181

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 19, 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, April 29, 2003, May 20, 2003, June 3, 2003, October 2, 2003, October 28, 2003, November 5, 2003 and November 17, 2003. The committee held a public hearing on November 17, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House make no recommendation. A floor amendment (2550), offered by Rep Patten et al, was adopted on a division vote 239–62 on January 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2571), offered by Rep Akins et al, was rejected on a roll call 145–197 on January 22, 2004. On January 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 244–100. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1102). The committee's amendment (1102) 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, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 181 of the session laws. It took effect on July 31, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 22, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM307,LOB <Rep Gillick>
  • April 29, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM307,LOB
  • May 20, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • June 3, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM307,LOB
  • October 2, 2003, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • October 28, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • November 5, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Gillick>
  • November 17, 2003, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Gillick> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • November 17, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 4:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 22, 2004, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 239, nays 62, passed
  • January 22, 2004, House: REPS GILLICK ET AL FLOOR AMENDMENT{2571} — yeas 145, nays 197, failed
  • January 22, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 244, nays 100, passed
  • April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 19, 2003: Hearing Feb 19 2:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 20, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • April 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 22 10:00 RM307,LOB <Rep Gillick>
  • April 29, 2003: Subcom Work Session Apr 29 1:00 RM307,LOB
  • May 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session May 20 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • June 3, 2003: Subcom Work Session June 3 1:00 RM307,LOB
  • October 2, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 2 1:30 RM301,LOB
  • October 28, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 28 1:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 5, 2003: Subcom work Session Nov 5 10:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Gillick>
  • November 17, 2003: Subcom work Session Nov 17 11:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Gillick> (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • November 17, 2003: Hearing on Prop Am Nov 17 1:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 20, 2003: Maj Report Without Recommendation for Jan 22, 2004 Session (Reg)
  • December 18, 2003: Reps Patten, Brundige, Lockwood & Kenison Prop Fl Am{2550}(New Title)
  • January 9, 2004: Reps Akins et al Prop Fl Am{2571}
  • January 22, 2004: Rep Patten et al Fl Am{2550}(New Title), AA DIV(239-62); Rep Akins et al Fl Am{2571}, AL RC(145-197); Passed with Am DIV(244-100)
  • February 12, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing; April 6, 2004, Room 102, LOB, 4:00 p.m.; SC14
  • April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1102} [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.6-7
  • April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1102}, AA, VV
  • April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1102}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 28, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/06/04]; SC18
  • May 6, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 6, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Am, Rep Patten MA VV
  • May 13, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 20, 2004: Enrolled [05/06/04]
  • June 1, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/1/2004 Eff: 7/31/2004 Chap: 0181

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