HB 1486 (2008): enabling municipalities to establish term limits for elected officials.
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HB 1486 (2008)
enabling municipalities to establish term limits for elected officials.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2007-2008
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
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 February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paul Hopfgarten (R - Rock 5) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 5, 2008, 2:15 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- March 5, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- February 5, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 2:15 PM LOB 301
- February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
- February 14, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 5 CC (vote 14-0)
- March 5, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 394 (2018): enabling municipalities to establish term limits for elected officials.