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

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SB 407-FN-LOCAL (2004)

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

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Municipalities
Chapter law: 219

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2004 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0521). On March 4, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 17, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0521) was adopted on a voice vote on March 17, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 18, 2004 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2004. 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. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 5, 2004. On May 6, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. On May 13, 2004 the House adopted “House Acceded to req for Conf Comm” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 17, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report”. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee 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. The governor signed it on June 11, 2004, making it Chapter 219 of the session laws. It took effect on August 10, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

February 4, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
April 7, 2004, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
May 17, 2004, 9:15 AM: committee of conference, SH 105-A

Votes

March 4, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
March 17, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
March 17, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 6, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 13, 2004, House: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 7, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
February 4, 2004: Hearing; February 4, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC3
February 23, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0521},(New Title), [03/04/04]; SC9, Pg.9-10
March 4, 2004: Committee Amendment{0521},(New Title), [Not Voted On]
March 4, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
March 17, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
March 17, 2004: Committee Amendment{0521},(New Title), AA, VV
March 17, 2004: Sen. Roberge Floor Amendment{0887} [Withdrawn]
March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0521},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
March 17, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
March 18, 2004: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
April 7, 2004: Hearing Apr 7 11:00 RM301,LOB
April 7, 2004: Hearing on Prop Am Apr 7 after Hearing (above) RM301,LOB
April 21, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 6 (vote 14-0;CC)
April 21, 2004: Prop Comm Am{1308}
May 5, 2004: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Patten
May 6, 2004: Comm Am{1308}, AA VV; Rep Patten Fl Am{1472}<NNT>, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
May 6, 2004: Senator Roberge Nonconcur with House Am Requests Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Roberge, Boyce, Larsen
May 13, 2004: House Acceded to req for Conf Comm, Rep Patten MA VV
May 13, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Patten, Brundige, Boyce & N Johnson)
May 17, 2004: Committee of Conference Meeting; May 17, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 9:15 a.m
May 19, 2004: Conf Comm Report (House Am + New Am{1598}) Filed
May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted
May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1598}, Adopted, VV
May 25, 2004: Enrolled
May 25, 2004: Enrolled <6/4/04>
June 11, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 06/11/04; Eff. 08/10/04; Chapter 0219

Laws It Would Change

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