HB 649 (2007): relative to the disposition of real estate given, devised, or bequeathed to a town for charitable or community purposes.
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HB 649 (2007)
relative to the disposition of real estate given, devised, or bequeathed to a town for charitable or community purposes.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 221
The Story
It was introduced on January 31, 2007 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0835h) 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 Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 22, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1775) was adopted on a voice vote on May 31, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On May 31, 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 Concurs with Senate AM #1775s, Rep Theberge” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 221 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Howie Lund (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: 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 22, 2007, 8:50 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
Votes
- March 27, 2007, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0835h — voice vote, passed
- May 31, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1775} — voice vote, passed
- June 7, 2007, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1775s, Rep Theberge — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 31, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
- March 15, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/15/2007 11:00 AM LOB 301
- March 19, 2007: Executive Session: 3/19/2007 9:00 AM LOB 301
- March 19, 2007: Committee Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0835h} for March 27 (vote 16-0; CC)
- March 19, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #0835h
- March 27, 2007: Amendment {0835h} Adopted, VV
- March 27, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0835h: MA VV
- April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- May 22, 2007: Hearing; May 22, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:50 a.m.; SC19
- May 23, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1775} [05/31/07]; SC22, Pg.16
- May 31, 2007: Committee Amendment{1775}, AA, VV
- May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1775}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 31, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 7, 2007: House Concurs with Senate AM #1775s, Rep Theberge, MA VV
- June 13, 2007: Enrolled
- June 14, 2007: Enrolled
- June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 08/24/07; Chapter 0221