SB 219-FN (2007): establishing a committee to study the effectiveness of current preservation planning tools designed to prevent unnecessary demolitions of significant historic properties and recommend new incentives to aid communities, improvements to existing methods, or creation of new programs.

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SB 219-FN (2007)

establishing a committee to study the effectiveness of current preservation planning tools designed to prevent unnecessary demolitions of significant historic properties and recommend new incentives to aid communities, improvements to existing methods, or creation of new programs.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 238

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 February 20, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0637) was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0928), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a voice vote on March 22, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On March 22, 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 Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held public hearings on April 18, 2007 and May 23, 2007. The committee met in executive session on May 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 9–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On June 6, 2007 the House voted to pass it 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 238 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 18, 2007, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 23, 2007, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 22, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass with Ams{0637}(N T){0928}(2nd New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2007, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 20, 2007: Hearing; February 20, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC7
  • March 15, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0637}(New Title) [03/22/07]; SC12, Pg.38-39
  • March 22, 2007: Committee Amendment{0637}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment{0928}(2nd New Title),AA, VV
  • March 22, 2007: Ought to Pass with Ams{0637}(N T){0928}(2nd New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 22, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 28, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal & County Government
  • April 18, 2007: Public Hearing: 4/18/2007 11:30 AM LOB 301
  • May 23, 2007: Continued Public Hearing: 5/23/2007 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • May 24, 2007: Executive Session: 5/24/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 29, 2007: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for June 6 (vote 9-5; RC)
  • May 29, 2007: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • June 6, 2007: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • June 13, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 14, 2007: Enrolled
  • June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 06/25/07, Chapter 0238

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