HB 1260-LOCAL (2008): relative to growth management ordinances.

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HB 1260-LOCAL (2008)

relative to growth management ordinances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 360

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 and February 14, 2008. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0623h). The committee's amendment (0623h) 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 with changes. The committee's amendment (1760) was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1885), offered by Sen. Gatsas, was adopted on a voice vote on May 14, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 15, 2008 the Senate adopted “Reconsideration” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. A floor amendment (1904), 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. On May 21, 2008 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Theberge)” on a voice vote. On May 21, 2008 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hassan Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 27, 2008 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. An enrolled bill amendment (2160) was adopted on June 4, 2008. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2160) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 20, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2008, making it Chapter 360 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2008, 10:30 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 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 3, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • May 27, 2008, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0623h — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1760}{1885}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1904}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, House: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Theberge) — voice vote, passed
  • May 21, 2008, Senate: Sen. Hassan Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference — 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 10:30 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 14, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 19, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0623h for Mar 5 CC (vote 12-1)
  • February 19, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #0623h
  • March 5, 2008: Amendment #0623h Adopted, VV
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0623h: MA VV
  • March 13, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 3, 2008: Hearing; April 3, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC13
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1760} [05/14/08]; SC19, Pg.9
  • May 14, 2008: Committee Amendment{1760}, AA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Sen. Gatsas Floor Amendment{1885}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{1760}{1885}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Reconsideration, MA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1904}(New Title), AA, VV
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1904}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 15, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Non-Concurs and Requests Committee of Conference (Rep Theberge): MA VV
  • May 21, 2008: Speaker Appoints: Reps Theberge, Patten, Cooney, and Stohl
  • May 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Accede to House Request For Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 21, 2008: President Appoints: Senators DeVries, Hassan and Clegg
  • May 27, 2008: Committee of Conference Meeting: 5/27/2008 3:00 PM LOB 301
  • May 30, 2008: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment{2034}, Filed
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report{2034}; Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Conference Committee Report #2034 Adopted, VV
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2160 (New Title) Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2160}(New Title), Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • July 11, 2008: Signed by the Governor 07/11/2008; Effective 07/11/2008; Chapter 0360

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