HB 257 (2007): allowing towns to appoint or elect a town treasurer.
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HB 257 (2007)
allowing towns to appoint or elect a town treasurer.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 35
The Story
It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 21, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 226–86. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 14–10 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 3, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2007, making it Chapter 35 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Bennett Moore (D - Rock 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Eric Anderson (R - Merr 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 7, 2007, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- April 17, 2007, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
Votes
- March 21, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTP — yeas 226, nays 86, passed
- April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Barnes/Sen. Gatsas — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
- February 7, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/7/2007 11:30 AM LOB 301
- March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 301
- March 9, 2007: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass for March 21 (vote 14-2; RC)
- March 9, 2007: Minority Comm Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 21, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 226-86
- March 29, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- April 17, 2007: Hearing; April 17, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 9:10 a.m.; SC15
- April 18, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
- April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg
- April 26, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 2, 2007: Enrolled
- May 3, 2007: Enrolled
- May 14, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 05/14/07; Eff. Date 07/13/07; Chapter 0035