HB 144-LOCAL (2005): relative to special elections for municipal charter amendments.

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HB 144-LOCAL (2005)

relative to special elections for municipal charter amendments.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 38

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2005 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2005. 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 February 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 28, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2005, making it Chapter 38 of the session laws. It took effect on July 16, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 6, 2005, 3:25 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • April 28, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • January 20, 2005: Hearing Jan 20 2:00 RM301,LOB
  • February 8, 2005: Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 23 (vote 13-0;CC)
  • February 8, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0022}
  • February 23, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • April 6, 2005: Hearing; April 6, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:25 p.m.; SC14
  • April 22, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/28/05]; SC17
  • April 28, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 28, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 17, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2005 Eff: 7/16/2005 Chap: 0038

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