HB 549 (2005): modifying notice requirements for the acceptance of unanticipated funds by a school district, city, town, or public library.

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HB 549 (2005)

modifying notice requirements for the acceptance of unanticipated funds by a school district, city, town, or public library.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 188

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 15, 2005. The committee voted 15–1 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 with changes (amendment 1184). The committee's amendment (1184) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 26, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 8, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. 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 188 of the session laws. It took effect on August 29, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 15, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 14, 2005, 3:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • May 26, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 15, 2005: Hearing Mar 15 9:30 RM301,LOB
  • March 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 30 (vote 15-1;CC)
  • March 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0671}(New Title)
  • 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, 3:45 p.m.; SC15
  • May 18, 2005: Hearing; === CANCELLED === May 18, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:15 a.m
  • May 19, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1184} [05/26/05]; SC21, Pg.14-15
  • May 26, 2005: Committee Amendment{1184}, AA, VV
  • May 26, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1184}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 26, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 8, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Patten MA VV
  • June 9, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 15, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 30, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2005 Eff: 8/29/2005 Chap: 0188

Laws It Would Change

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