HB 1157 (2008): relative to requirements for approval of village plan alternative subdivisions.

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HB 1157 (2008)

relative to requirements for approval of village plan alternative subdivisions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 63

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008, February 12, 2008, February 19, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0570h). The committee's amendment (0570h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 3, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 29, 2008, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 12, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 19, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 20, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301 if needed
  • April 3, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0570h — voice vote, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 22, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/22/2008 11:30 AM LOB 301
  • January 29, 2008: Executive Session: 1/29/08 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 12, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/12/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 19, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/19/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 20, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301 if needed
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0570h for Mar 5 CC (vote 13-2)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0570h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0570h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0570h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC13
  • April 21, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]
  • April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0063

Laws It Would Change

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