HB 1196 (2008): relative to the procedure for amending municipal charters and relative to referendum procedures for public water supplies.

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HB 1196 (2008)

relative to the procedure for amending municipal charters and relative to referendum procedures for public water supplies.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 230

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 February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0610h). The committee's amendment (0610h) 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 May 7, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Barnes. On May 15, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. The committee's amendment (1789) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1820), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 20, 2008, making it Chapter 230 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 10:30 AM: public hearing, LOB 301
  • February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, LOB 301
  • May 7, 2008, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0610h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1789}(New Title){1820} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 20, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0610h for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-0)
  • February 20, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0610h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0610h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0610h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • May 7, 2008: Hearing; May 7, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC17
  • May 7, 2008: Hearing; May 7, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 1:00 p.m
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1789}(New Title) [05/14/08]; SC19, Pg.6-8
  • May 14, 2008: Committee Amendment{1789}(New Title) [Not Voted On]
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Committee Amendment{1789}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1820}, AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1789}(New Title){1820}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1789 NT and #1820 (Rep Theberge)
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/20/2008; Effective 08/19/2008; Chapter 0230

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1441 (2006): relative to the procedure for amending a minicipal charter.

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