HB 1584 (2006): relative to cemetery setbacks and septic systems.

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HB 1584 (2006)

relative to cemetery setbacks and septic systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 87

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 26, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0918h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 22, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 23, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 5, 2006, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on July 4, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 2006, 10:45 AM: public hearing, RM301/LOB
  • April 5, 2006, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 22, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced & ref: Municipal & County Government
  • January 26, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 26 10:45 RM301/LOB
  • February 16, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {0918h} for Feb 22 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 22, 2006: Passed with AM {0918h}, MA, VV by nec. 2/3
  • February 23, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:45 a.m.; SC11
  • April 5, 2006: Hearing; April 5, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/13/06]; SC14
  • April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 20, 2006: Enrolled
  • April 27, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 5, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/5/06, Eff. date 7/4/06, Chapter 0087

Laws It Would Change

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