SB 176 (2005): creating a public safety exception to a municipality's denial of an appropriation or budgetary item.

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SB 176 (2005)

creating a public safety exception to a municipality's denial of an appropriation or budgetary item.

  • 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 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 23, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0543). The committee's amendment (0543) was adopted on March 17, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2005 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2005. The committee held a work session on May 3, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, 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 23, 2005, 11:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100
  • April 5, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • May 3, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 23, 2005: Hearing; February 23, 2005, Room 100, SH, 11:45 a.m.; SC6
  • March 10, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0543}, [03/17/05]; SC11, Pg.9
  • March 17, 2005: Committee Amendment{0543}, Division 18Y-5N, AA
  • March 17, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0543}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 23, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • April 5, 2005: Hearing Apr 5 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 3, 2005: Mun Gov Subcommittee Work Session May 3 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 11, 2005: Comm Report ITL for May 25 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • May 25, 2005: ITL MA

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