SB 416 (2008): relative to subdivision and site plan regulation waivers.

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SB 416 (2008)

relative to subdivision and site plan regulation waivers.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

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 February 5, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1042) 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 16–8 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 1, 2008. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2008 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–6. On April 30, 2008 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 120–195. On April 30, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2008, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 1, 2008, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 20, 2008, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment, Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 16, nays 8, passed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 120, nays 195, failed
  • April 30, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Martin) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 5, 2008: Hearing; February 5, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC4
  • March 18, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1042} [03/20/08]; SC11C, Pg.10-11
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{1042}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1042} RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 23, 2008: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 30 Reg (vote 11-6)
  • April 23, 2008: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • April 30, 2008: Ought to Pass: MF DIV 120-195
  • April 30, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Martin): MA VV

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