HB 1485 (2008): relative to state reimbursement under the housing security guarantee program.

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HB 1485 (2008)

relative to state reimbursement under the housing security guarantee program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Finance
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 81

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 2008. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 2008 and January 31, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On March 5, 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 Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 2008, making it Chapter 81 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • January 22, 2008, 10:30 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • January 31, 2008, 1:30 PM: work session, House Finance, LOB 209
  • February 12, 2008, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 9, 2008, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 100

Votes

  • March 5, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Finance
  • January 9, 2008: Public Hearing: 1/9/2008 2:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • January 22, 2008: Division III Work Session: 1/22/2008 10:30 AM LOB 209
  • January 31, 2008: Division III Work Session: 1/31/2008 1:30 PM LOB 209
  • February 5, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Division III Work Session: 2/5/2008 10:02 AM LOB 209
  • February 12, 2008: Executive Session: 2/12/08 1:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 5 CC (vote 20-0)
  • March 5, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Finance
  • April 9, 2008: Hearing; April 9, 2008, Room 100, State House, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 10, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/17/08]; SC15
  • April 17, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 17, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 21, 2008: Signed by the Governor on 05/21/2008; Effective 07/20/2008; Chapter 0081

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