SB 358 (2004): relative to incompatibility of municipal offices.

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SB 358 (2004)

relative to incompatibility of municipal offices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 55

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 29, 2004 the Senate adopted “Special Order to February 5, 2004”. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On February 5, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on February 5, 2004 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 13–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 15, 2004 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 22, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2004, making it Chapter 55 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103
  • March 2, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 5, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • January 21, 2004: Hearing; January 21, 2004, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC2
  • January 22, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/29/04]; SC4
  • January 29, 2004: Special Order to February 5, 2004
  • February 5, 2004: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 5, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • February 5, 2004: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 2, 2004: Hearing Mar 2 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 30, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Apr 15 (vote 13-1;CC)
  • April 15, 2004: Passed
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2004: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 05/03/2004 Eff: 07/02/2004 Chap: 0055

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