HB 1472 (2008): relative to workforce housing.

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HB 1472 (2008)

relative to workforce housing.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Housing

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 24, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2008, February 12, 2008, February 19, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The minority of the committee recommended that the House kill it. On March 18, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Beginning of Mar 19 Calendar (Rep Theberge)” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (0711h) was adopted on a division vote 205–75 on March 19, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 19, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 176–150. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2008, 2:00 PM: 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 18, 2008, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Special Ordered to Beginning of Mar 19 Calendar (Rep Theberge) — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: Adopt Amendment — yeas 205, nays 75, passed
  • March 19, 2008, House: OTP / AM 0711H — yeas 176, nays 149, passed
  • May 15, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 24, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/24/2008 2:00 PM 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 21, 2008: Majority Comm Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0711h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 9-7)
  • February 21, 2008: Majority Committee Amendment #0711h
  • February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 18, 2008: Special Ordered to Beginning of Mar 19 Calendar (Rep Theberge): MA VV
  • March 19, 2008: Amendment #0711h Adopted, DIV 205-75
  • March 19, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0711h: MA RC 176-150
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 18, 2008: Hearing; === CANCELLED === April 18, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • April 18, 2008: Hearing; April 18, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/08]; SC19
  • May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 15, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 342-FN-LOCAL (2008): establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing.

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