HB 1478 (2008): relative to the quorum for meetings of the equalization standards board, and relative to removal of a member of the assessing standards board or equalization standards board for absences.
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HB 1478 (2008)
relative to the quorum for meetings of the equalization standards board, and relative to removal of a member of the assessing standards board or equalization standards board for absences.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 232
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 3, 2008. The committee met in executive session on January 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the House pass it. On January 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On January 30, 2008 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on March 4, 2008. The committee met in executive session on March 10, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–4 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1752) 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. 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 232 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 4)
- Sen. Betsi DeVries (D - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 3, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- January 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- March 4, 2008, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 306
- March 10, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 307
- April 21, 2008, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
Votes
- January 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1752}(New Title) — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- January 3, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/3/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
- January 10, 2008: Executive Session: 1/10/08 10:00 AM LOB 301
- January 15, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 1/30 CC (vote: 12-0)
- January 30, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- January 30, 2008: Referred to Executive Departments & Administration
- March 4, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 3/4/2008 10:30 AM LOB 306
- March 6, 2008: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 3/6/2008 10:00 AM LOB 306
- March 10, 2008: Executive Session: 3/10/2008 10:00 AM LOB 307
- March 10, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 18 Reg (vote 11-4)
- March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
- March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 21, 2008: Hearing; April 21, 2008, Room 103, State House, 2:45 p.m.; SC16
- May 8, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1752}(New Title) [05/14/08]; SC19, Pg.13
- May 14, 2008: Committee Amendment{1752}(New Title), AA, VV
- May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1752}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1752 NT (Reps Theberge and Irwin)
- June 4, 2008: Enrolled
- June 4, 2008: Enrolled
- June 20, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/20/2008; Effective 08/19/2008; Chapter 0232