HB 335 (2008): defining "unnecessary hardship" for purposes of zoning variances.

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HB 335 (2008)

defining "unnecessary hardship" for purposes of zoning variances.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

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 and October 24, 2007. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 2 by a vote of 11–2. On January 2, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held work sessions on June 25, 2008, August 26, 2008, September 24, 2008 and October 14, 2008. The committee met in executive session on October 22, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 2007, 1:30 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
  • October 24, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • June 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • August 26, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • September 24, 2008: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government
  • October 14, 2008, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • January 2, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • March 9, 2007: Public Hearing: 3/9/2007 1:30 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 24, 2007: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/24/07 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 29, 2007: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 2 (vote 11-2; CC)
  • January 2, 2008: Refer to Interim Study: MA VV
  • April 11, 2008: Referred to Municipal and County Government for Interim Study
  • June 25, 2008: Interim Study Full Committee Work Session: 6/25/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • August 26, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 8/26/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • September 24, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 9/24/2008 LOB 301 1:00 PM or Following Session
  • October 14, 2008: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 10/14/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 14-0)

Laws It Would Change

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