HB 1226 (2008): allowing the town of Bristol to establish a capital reserve fund for use of the water works and sewer department, and relative to applying municipal budget law to municipalities adopting, revising, or amending a charter by official ballot town meeting or town council.

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HB 1226 (2008)

allowing the town of Bristol to establish a capital reserve fund for use of the water works and sewer department, and relative to applying municipal budget law to municipalities adopting, revising, or amending a charter by official ballot town meeting or town council.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 243

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 31, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0460h). The committee's amendment (0460h) 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 22, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1473) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1625), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 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 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 24, 2008, making it Chapter 243 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2008, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 7, 2008, 1:15 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 22, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0460h — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1473}(New Title){1625} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 31, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/31/2008 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 7, 2008: Executive Session: 2/7/08 1:15 PM LOB 301
  • February 13, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0460h for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-1)
  • February 13, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0460h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0460h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0460h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 22, 2008: Hearing; April 22, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1473}(New Title) [05/01/08]; SC17, Pg.12-13
  • May 1, 2008: Committee Amendment{1473}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1625}, AA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1473}(New Title){1625}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 1, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1473 NT and #1625 (Rep Theberge)
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/24/2008; Effective 08/23/2008; Chapter 0243

Laws It Would Change

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