HB 85-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.

Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“HB 85-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb85. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). HB 85-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting. Retrieved 24 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb85
Chicago
Granite Record. “HB 85-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.” Accessed 24 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb85.
BibTeX
@misc{bill-2004-hb85, title = {HB 85-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb85}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

HB 85-FN-LOCAL (2004)

relative to the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.

  • Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 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 17, 2003, October 1, 2003, October 15, 2003 and October 30, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, 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. On March 4, 2004 the Senate adopted “HB 85 Vacated From Internal Affairs to Public Affairs” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boyce. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1186). On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 29, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1186) was adopted on a voice vote on April 29, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 13, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2003, 2:00 PM: 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 17, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM203,LOB
  • October 1, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • 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 24, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 4, 2004, Senate: HB 85 Vacated From Internal Affairs to Public Affairs — voice vote, passed
  • April 22, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ7, p99
  • January 8, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/07/2003
  • January 16, 2003: Hearing Jan 16 2:00 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 17, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sept 17 10:00 RM203,LOB
  • October 1, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 1 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • October 15, 2003: Subcom Work Session 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 13-0;CC)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2495}(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
  • March 3, 2004: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 3, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m
  • March 4, 2004: Sen. Boyce Moved HB 85 Vacated From Internal Affairs to Public Affairs, MA, VV
  • March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • March 31, 2004: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 31, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1186} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.7-8
  • April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1186}, [Not Voted On]
  • April 22, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Committee Amendment{1186}, AA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1186}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 13, 2004: House Nonconcurred with Sen Amendment, Rep Patten MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 407-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to default budgets in the budget adoption procedure in political subdivisions which have adopted official ballot voting.

From the General Court