SB 95-FN-LOCAL (2004): relative to the development of workforce housing within municipalities.

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SB 95-FN-LOCAL (2004)

relative to the development of workforce housing within municipalities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held public hearings on February 5, 2003 and March 12, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0935). The committee's amendment (0935) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2003 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 with changes (amendment 1121). The committee's amendment (1121) was adopted on a voice vote on April 10, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on October 23, 2003 and November 6, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes, by a vote of 9–6. The committee's amendment (2491) was rejected on a voice vote on January 22, 2004. A floor amendment (0106), offered by Rep Patten, was rejected on a voice vote on January 22, 2004. On January 22, 2004 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On January 22, 2004 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 201–135.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2003, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • March 12, 2003, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102
  • April 23, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • October 23, 2003, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 27, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • January 22, 2004, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
  • January 22, 2004, House: REP NEWTON: ITL — yeas 201, nays 135, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • February 5, 2003: Hearing; February 5, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 2:45 p.m.; SC7
  • March 12, 2003: Hearing; RECONVENE === March 12, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC10
  • March 21, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0935}, [03/27/03]; SC15, Pg.28-31
  • March 27, 2003: Committee Amendment{0935}, AA, VV
  • March 27, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0935}, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1121}, [04/10/03]; SC17, Pg.11
  • April 10, 2003: Committee Amendment{1121}, AA, VV
  • April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1121}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • April 14, 2003: Report due on 5/8/2003 <f>
  • April 23, 2003: Hearing Apr 23 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 7, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • October 23, 2003: Full Comm Work Session Oct 23 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • October 30, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Full Comm Work Session Oct 30 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 6, 2003: Full Comm Work Session (if needed) Nov 6 9:30 RM301,LOB (NOTE TIME CHANGE)
  • November 13, 2003: ==CANCELLED==Full Comm Work Session Nov 13 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 22, 2004 Session (vote 9-6;Reg)
  • November 20, 2003: Min Report OTP/AM
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Maj Am{2491}(New Title)
  • November 20, 2003: Prop Min Am{2518}
  • January 16, 2004: Rep Patten Prop Fl Am{0106}(New Title)
  • January 22, 2004: Maj Am{2491}, AL VV; Rep Patten Fl Am{0106}, AL VV; OTP ML VV; Rep Newton moved ITL, ITL MA RC(201-135)

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