HB 437 (2005): relative to the disposition of municipal records.

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HB 437 (2005)

relative to the disposition of municipal records.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 187

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, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 11, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1629). The committee's amendment (1629) was rejected on a voice vote on June 2, 2005. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 2, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 15, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2005, making it Chapter 187 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 24, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 11, 2005, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • June 2, 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 9:30 RM301,LOB
  • March 17, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 17, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0372}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 11, 2005: Hearing; May 11, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:45 a.m.; SC15
  • May 11, 2005: Hearing; May 11, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:15 a.m.; SC18
  • May 25, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1629}(New Title) [06/02/05]; SC22, Pg.13-14
  • June 2, 2005: Committee Amendment{1629}(New Title), AF, VV
  • June 2, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 2, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2005 Eff: 8/29/2005 Chap: 0187

Laws It Would Change

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