SB 143 (2005): relative to the adoption and use of impact fees for public open space.

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SB 143 (2005)

relative to the adoption and use of impact fees for public open space.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2005 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0694). On March 24, 2005 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On March 31, 2005 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (0694) was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2005, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0982), offered by Sen. Martel, was adopted on a voice vote on March 31, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 31, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 6, 2005 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2005. The committee held a work session on April 27, 2005. The committee voted 10–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 25, 2005 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100
  • April 21, 2005, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 27, 2005, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB <Rep Patten>

Votes

  • March 24, 2005, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2005, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 9, 2005: Hearing; February 9, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:00 a.m.; SC5
  • March 17, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0694}, [03/24/05]; SC12, Pg.14-15
  • March 24, 2005: Committee Amendment{0694} [Not Voted On]
  • March 24, 2005: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • March 31, 2005: Sen. Martel Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 31, 2005: Committee Amendment{0694}, AA, VV
  • March 31, 2005: Sen. Martel Floor Amendment{0982}, AA, VV
  • March 31, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0694},{0982}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 31, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 6, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • April 21, 2005: Hearing Apr 21 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • April 21, 2005: Hearing on Prop Am Apr 21 after above hearing RM301,LOB
  • April 27, 2005: Subcommittee Work Session Apr 27 1:00 RM301,LOB <Rep Patten>
  • May 5, 2005: Comm Report ITL for May 25 (vote 10-2;CC)
  • May 25, 2005: ITL MA

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