HB 480 (2005): relative to innovative land use controls.

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HB 480 (2005)

relative to innovative land use controls.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 61

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 March 11, 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 April 14, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 5, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2005, making it Chapter 61 of the session laws. It took effect on July 22, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 11, 2005, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 14, 2005, 3:20 PM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • May 5, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • February 3, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 1:45 RM301,LOB
  • March 11, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 11 1:45 RM301,LOB
  • March 18, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 18, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0585}
  • March 30, 2005: Passed with Am
  • March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 14, 2005: Hearing; April 14, 2005, Room 100, SH, 3:20 p.m.; SC15
  • April 28, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/05/05]; SC18
  • May 5, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 12, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 23, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/23/2005 Eff: 7/22/2005 Chap: 0061
  • May 25, 2005: Hearing; === CANCELLED === May 25, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:45 a.m

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