HB 445-FN-LOCAL (2008): relative to the assessment of open space land.

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HB 445-FN-LOCAL (2008)

relative to the assessment of open space land.

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

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 February 13, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 15, 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, August 29, 2007 and September 11, 2007. The committee met in executive session on October 3, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 unanimously, 12–0. On January 23, 2008 the House adopted “Recommit (Rep Theberge)” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on February 5, 2008. The committee met in executive session on February 14, 2008 and February 19, 2008. The committee reported: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC by a vote of 15–1. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. On March 5, 2008 the House adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 25, 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: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 13, 2007, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 15, 2007, 1:00 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
  • August 29, 2007, 1:00 PM: subcommittee 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
  • February 5, 2008, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, 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
  • June 25, 2008, 10:00 AM: full committee 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 23, 2008, House: Recommit (Rep Theberge) — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2008, House: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
  • February 13, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/13/2007 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • March 15, 2007: Executive Session: 3/15/2007 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • March 16, 2007: Retained in Committee
  • June 5, 2007: ==DATE & TIME CHANGE==Group C Assessing Subcom Work Session: 6/5/2007 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • August 29, 2007: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/29/07 1:00 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 29, 2007: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Jan 16 (vote 12-0; RC)
  • January 16, 2008: Special Ordered to Regular Calendar for 1/23: Without Objection
  • January 23, 2008: Recommit (Rep Theberge): MA VV
  • February 5, 2008: ==CANCELLED==Public Hearing: 2/5/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 5, 2008: Full Committee Work Session: 2/5/08 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 12, 2008: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 2/12/2008 10:30 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 19, 2008: Committee Report: Refer to Interim Study for Mar 5 CC (vote 15-1)
  • February 20, 2008: Continued Executive Session: 2/20/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301 if needed
  • March 5, 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
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Executive Session: 10/22/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 22, 2008: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation in 2009 (Vote 14-0)

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