SB 421-LOCAL (2008): relative to workforce housing.

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SB 421-LOCAL (2008)

relative to workforce housing.

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

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. DeVries. On March 20, 2008 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. DeVries. The committee's amendment (0523) 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 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 13–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On May 14, 2008 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • February 19, 2008, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 15, 2008, 1:20 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. Burling — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
  • May 14, 2008, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — 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, 9:00 a.m.; SC3
  • February 19, 2008: Hearing; February 19, 2008, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC6
  • March 11, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0523}(New Title) [03/13/08]; SC10B, Pg.6-7
  • March 13, 2008: Committee Amendment{0523}(New Title) [Not Voted On]
  • March 13, 2008: Sen. DeVries Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. DeVries Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Committee Amendment{0523}(New Title), AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Sen. Fuller Clark Floor Amendment{1015}(2nd New Title}, AA, VV
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass with Amendments{0523}(NT){1015}(N T) RC 23Y-1N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 15, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/15/2008 1:20 PM LOB 301
  • May 1, 2008: Executive Session: 5/1/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 6, 2008: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 14 CC (vote 13-0)
  • May 14, 2008: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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