SB 398 (2008): establishing a committee to study municipal boundaries and the laws pertaining to these boundaries.

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SB 398 (2008)

establishing a committee to study municipal boundaries and the laws pertaining to these boundaries.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 103

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2008 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0822) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2008, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 19, 2008 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 17, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 2008, making it Chapter 103 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 4, 2008, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 2, 2008, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 17, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 13, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0822} — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 4, 2008: Hearing; March 4, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
  • March 6, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0822} [03/13/08]; SC10, Pg.9
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0822}, AA, VV
  • March 13, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{0822}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 13, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 2, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/2/2008 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • April 17, 2008: Executive Session: 4/17/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 23, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 30 CC (vote 14-0)
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 8, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 29, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/28/08; Eff. Date 05/28/08, Chapter 0103

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