SB 342-FN-LOCAL (2008): establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing.

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SB 342-FN-LOCAL (2008)

establishing a mechanism for expediting relief from municipal actions which deny, impede, or delay qualified proposals for workforce housing.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Housing
Chapter law: 299

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held public hearings on January 29, 2008 and February 19, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Fuller Clark. On March 20, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. The committee's amendment (0818) was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1016), offered by Sen. Fuller Clark, was adopted on a voice vote on March 20, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 23–1 and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2008. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2008 and May 6, 2008. The committee voted 11–3 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1657h). On May 14, 2008 the House adopted “Special Ordered to 5/15/2008” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1657h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 15, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On May 15, 2008 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 172–93. On May 21, 2008 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2008, making it Chapter 299 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

January 29, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
February 19, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
April 15, 2008, 1:10 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
May 1, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

March 13, 2008, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
March 20, 2008, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Hassan/Sen. Foster — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
May 14, 2008, House: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008 — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2008, House: OTP / AM 1657H — yeas 172, nays 93, passed
May 21, 2008, Senate: Concur with House Amendment{1657} — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
January 29, 2008: Hearing; January 29, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC3
February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC6
March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0818} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.6-7
March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0818} [Not Voted On]
March 13, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
March 20, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0818}, AA, VV
March 20, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment{1016}, AA, VV
March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0818}{1016} RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg
March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
April 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/15/2008 1:10 PM LOB 301
May 1, 2008: Executive Session: 5/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
May 6, 2008: Continued Executive Session If Needed: 5/6/2008 1:00 PM LOB 301
May 7, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1657h for May 14 Reg (vote 11-3)
May 7, 2008: Proposed Committee Amendment #1657h
May 14, 2008: Special Ordered to 5/15/2008: MA VV
May 15, 2008: Amendment #1657h Adopted, VV
May 15, 2008: Motion to Lay on the Table (Rep Boutin) Failed, DIV 82-181
May 15, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1657h: MA RC 172-93
May 21, 2008: Sen. Hassan Moved Concur with House Amendment{1657}, MA, VV
June 4, 2008: Enrolled
June 5, 2008: Enrolled
July 2, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 06/30/08; Eff. Date 07/01/09, Chapter 0299

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

HB 1472 (2008): relative to workforce housing.