HB 293 (2007): allowing municipalities to establish agricultural commissions and relative to the ratification of a vote taken by the town of Barrington.

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HB 293 (2007)

allowing municipalities to establish agricultural commissions and relative to the ratification of a vote taken by the town of Barrington.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 266

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 16, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0834h) was adopted on a division vote 306–6 on April 4, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 306–9. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1525) was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1707), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on May 17, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 17, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 7, 2007 the House adopted “House NonConcurs with Senate AM #1525 & #1707NT, Req Comm of Conf, Rep Theberge” on a voice vote. On June 14, 2007 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hassan Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 19, 2007 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 27, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 5, 2007, making it Chapter 266 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 16, 2007, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 19, 2007, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 8, 2007, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • June 19, 2007, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, LOB 301

Votes

  • April 4, 2007, House: Adopt Committee Amendment — yeas 306, nays 6, passed
  • April 4, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0834h — yeas 306, nays 9, passed
  • May 17, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1525}{1707}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 7, 2007, House: House NonConcurs with Senate AM #1525 & #1707NT, Req Comm of Conf, Rep Theberge — voice vote, passed
  • June 14, 2007, Senate: Sen. Hassan Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • February 16, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/16/2007 2:15 PM LOB 301
  • March 19, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Executive Session: 3/19/07 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 21, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0834h} for March 27 (vote 15-1; RC)
  • March 21, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0834h
  • March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
  • April 4, 2007: Amendment {0834h} Adopted, DIV 306-6
  • April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0834h: MA DIV 306-9
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC19
  • May 10, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1525} [05/17/07]; SC20, Pg.9
  • May 17, 2007: Sen. Larsen Without Objection Moved to End of Calendar
  • May 17, 2007: Committee Amendment{1525}, AA, VV
  • May 17, 2007: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1707}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 17, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1525}{1707}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 17, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: House NonConcurs with Senate AM #1525 & #1707NT, Req Comm of Conf, Rep Theberge, MA VV; HJ48, pg1717
  • June 7, 2007: Speaker appts Reps Theberge, Bennett Moore, Patten and Stohl
  • June 14, 2007: Sen. Hassan Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference; MA, VV
  • June 14, 2007: President Appoints Senators; Hassan, DeVries, Barnes
  • June 19, 2007: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/19/07 9:00 AM LOB 301
  • June 21, 2007: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment{2188}, Filed
  • June 27, 2007: Senate Amendment + New Amendment{2188}, Adopted, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Conference Committee Report #2188: Adopted, VV
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 27, 2007: Enrolled
  • July 5, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/29/07; I.Sec.10 Eff 06/29/07; II.Remainder Eff 08/28/07; Chapter 0266

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