HB 1581-FN-LOCAL (2008): relative to the formation of stormwater utility districts.

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HB 1581-FN-LOCAL (2008)

relative to the formation of stormwater utility districts.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 295

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 12, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008, February 19, 2008 and February 20, 2008. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it (amendment 0704h) by a vote of 9–7. The minority of the committee reported: Refer to Interim Study. The committee's amendment (0704h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 18, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 18, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 163–113. 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 15, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Roberge. On May 1, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. On May 1, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 14, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. An enrolled bill amendment (1960) 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 (1960) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 19, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 27, 2008, making it Chapter 295 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2008, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: 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 15, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 18, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0704h — yeas 163, nays 113, passed
  • April 24, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 1, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced 1/2/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 12, 2008: Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 14, 2008: Executive Session: 2/14/2008 10:00 AM 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 Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0704h for Mar 18 Reg (vote 9-7)
  • February 21, 2008: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #0704h
  • February 21, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study
  • March 18, 2008: Amendment #0704h Adopted, VV
  • March 18, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0704h: MA DIV 163-113
  • March 27, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 15, 2008: Hearing; April 15, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC14
  • April 16, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/24/08]; SC16
  • April 24, 2008: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • April 24, 2008: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 1, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
  • May 7, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/14/08]; SC19
  • May 14, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 14, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment #1960 Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1960}, Adopted
  • June 5, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2008: Enrolled [6/4/2008]
  • June 27, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/27/2008; Effective 08/26/2008; Chapter 0295

Laws It Would Change

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