HB 1320 (2006): relative to penalties for planning and zoning violations.

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HB 1320 (2006)

relative to penalties for planning and zoning violations.

  • 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: 101

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 9, 2006, making it Chapter 101 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2007.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2006, 2:00 PM: public hearing, RM301/LOB
  • April 12, 2006, 10:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Municipal & County Government
  • January 24, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 24 2:00 RM301/LOB
  • February 24, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for March 7 (vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:15 a.m.; SC11
  • April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m
  • April 12, 2006: Hearing; April 12, 2006, Room 103, State House, 10:50 a.m
  • April 12, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/20/06]; SC15
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 9, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/9/06, Eff. date 1/1/07, Chapter 0101

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