HB 39 (2007): repealing the penalty provision in discretionary preservation easements.

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HB 39 (2007)

repealing the penalty provision in discretionary preservation easements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 27

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 January 18, 2007. The committee met in executive session on January 24, 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 11–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On January 31, 2007 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 208–154. It crossed to the Senate on February 22, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 27 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 24, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 10, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 31, 2007, House: MAJORITY REPORT: OTP — yeas 208, nays 154, passed
  • April 26, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • January 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 1/18/2007 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 24, 2007: Executive Session: 1/24/07 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 24, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Jan 31 (vote 11-8; RC)
  • January 24, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • January 31, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA RC 208-154
  • February 22, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 10, 2007: Hearing; April 10, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC11
  • April 18, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/26/07]; SC17
  • April 26, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; 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 01/01/08; Chapter 0027

Laws It Would Change

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