HB 418 (2005): allowing towns with town charters to have wards.
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HB 418 (2005)
allowing towns with town charters to have wards.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Miscellaneous
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 16, 2005. The committee voted 16–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 23, 2005 the House voted to kill it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 16, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
- February 16, 2005: Hearing Feb 16 2:30 RM301,LOB
- March 17, 2005: Comm Report ITL for Mar 23 (vote 16-1;CC)
- March 23, 2005: ITL MA