HB 657-FN-LOCAL (2006): relative to promoting community revitalization.

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HB 657-FN-LOCAL (2006)

relative to promoting community revitalization.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local
  • Chapter law: 167

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 16, 2005. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 14, 2005 and June 16, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on January 4, 2006. On January 4, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to regular place on Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection”. On January 18, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection”. On February 1, 2006 the House adopted “Special Order to Beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 2, Without Objection”. The committee's amendment (0039h) was adopted on a roll call 219–111 on February 2, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On February 2, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 6, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment (1834) was adopted on May 11, 2006. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1834) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 23, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 2006, making it Chapter 167 of the session laws. It took effect on April 1, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 16, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • June 14, 2005, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • June 16, 2005, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 23, 2006, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 103

Votes

  • February 2, 2006, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT {0039} — yeas 219, nays 111, passed
  • February 2, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 16, 2005: Hearing Mar 16 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 24, 2005: Retained in committee
  • June 14, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session June 14 1:30 RM301,LOB
  • June 16, 2005: Ret Subcommittee Work Session June 16 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • November 30, 2005: Comm Report for Jan 4, 2006; OTP/AM (vote 15-0; CC)
  • November 30, 2005: Proposed Comm AM {0039}
  • January 4, 2006: Removed from Consent Cal req Rep Mirski
  • January 4, 2006: Special Order to regular place on Reg Cal for Jan 18 Without Objection
  • January 18, 2006: Special Order to beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 1, Without Objection
  • February 1, 2006: Special Order to Beginning of Reg Cal of Feb 2, Without Objection
  • February 2, 2006: Comm AM {0039h}, AA, RC (219-111)
  • February 2, 2006: Passed with AM {0039h}, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 22, 2006: Hearing; March 22, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m.; SC7
  • March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:30 a.m.; SC10A
  • March 23, 2006: Hearing; March 23, 2006, Room 103, State House, 11:00 a.m.; SC11
  • March 30, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/06/06]; SC13
  • April 6, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 6, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1834}, Adopted
  • May 16, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1834}, Adopted
  • May 18, 2006: Enrolled [05/11/06]
  • May 23, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/24/06, Eff. date 4/1/06, Chapter 0167

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