HB 549 (2007): relative to accepting a purchase and sale agreement on developed waterfront property.

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HB 549 (2007)

relative to accepting a purchase and sale agreement on developed waterfront property.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 177

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. 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 committee's amendment (0888h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 27, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 27, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 7, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2007, making it Chapter 177 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce, LOB 302
  • May 22, 2007, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0888h — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Commerce
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Executive Session: 3/20/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • March 20, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0888h} for March 27 (vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 20, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0888h
  • March 27, 2007: Amendment {0888h} Adopted, VV
  • March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0888h: MA VV
  • April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
  • May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC21
  • May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22
  • May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 6/18/07; Eff. Date 08/17/07; Chapter 0177

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