HB 331 (2008): relative to time limits on design review.

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HB 331 (2008)

relative to time limits on design review.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 14, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on June 5, 2007, June 26, 2007, August 15, 2007, August 28, 2007, September 5, 2007 and September 11, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2411h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2411h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 2, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On January 2, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 2008 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1612) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 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 229 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 14, 2007, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 5, 2007, 1:00 PM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 26, 2007, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 302
  • August 15, 2007, 1:30 PM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • August 28, 2007, 1:30 PM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • September 5, 2007, 1:30 PM: work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • September 11, 2007, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 3, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 25, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2411h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1612} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • March 9, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/9/2007 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 14, 2007: Executive Session: 3/14/2007 2:30 PM LOB 301
  • March 15, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 5, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Group A Land Use Subcom Work Session: 6/5/2007 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • June 26, 2007: ==CANCELLED==Group A Land Use Subcom Work Session: 6/26/07 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • June 26, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 6/26/07 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • August 15, 2007: Land Use Subcom Work Session: 8/15/07 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • August 28, 2007: Land Use Subcom Work Session: 8/28/07 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • September 5, 2007: Land Use Subcom Work Session: 9/5/07 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • September 11, 2007: Full Committee Work Session: 9/11/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 3, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/3/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 26, 2007: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2411h(New Title) for Jan 2 (vote 12-0;CC); HC2 PG130
  • October 26, 2007: Proposed Committee Amendment: #2411h(New Title)
  • January 2, 2008: Amendment #2411h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 2, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2411h (New Title): MA VV
  • February 21, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 25, 2008: Hearing; March 25, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC11C
  • April 30, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1612} [05/08/08]; SC18, Pg.9
  • May 8, 2008: Committee Amendment{1612}, AA, VV
  • May 8, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1612}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 8, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 21, 2008: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1612 (Rep Theberge)
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 4, 2008: Enrolled
  • June 20, 2008: Signed by the Governor 06/20/2008; Effective 08/19/2008; Chapter 0229

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