HB 408 (2005): relative to the sale of town-owned land.

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HB 408 (2005)

relative to the sale of town-owned land.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 80

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 12, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 12, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2005, making it Chapter 80 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 4, 2005, 3:15 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • May 12, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 24, 2005: Hearing Feb 24 2:30 RM301,LOB
  • February 25, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 23 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 23, 2005: Passed
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • May 4, 2005: Hearing; May 4, 2005, Room 103, LOB, 3:15 p.m.; SC15
  • May 5, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/12/05]; SC19
  • May 12, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 12, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/7/2005 Eff: 8/6/2005 Chap: 0080

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