SB 208 (2007): relative to court review of certain planning and zoning decisions.

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SB 208 (2007)

relative to court review of certain planning and zoning decisions.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 28, 2007 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 15, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 31, 2007 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 8, 2007, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 17, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • May 15, 2007, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208

Votes

  • March 15, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2007, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 8, 2007: Hearing; March 8, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC7A
  • March 8, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/15/07]; SC11
  • March 13, 2007: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 13, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC7
  • March 15, 2007: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 15, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
  • April 17, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/17/2007 1:00 PM LOB 208
  • May 15, 2007: Executive Session: 5/15/07 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • May 24, 2007: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 31 (vote 14-0; CC)
  • May 31, 2007: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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