SB 542 (2008): relative to a mediated settlement dispute in the town of Rye.

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SB 542 (2008)

relative to a mediated settlement dispute in the town of Rye.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2007-2008
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 54

The Story

It was introduced on March 6, 2008 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2008. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 20, 2008 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 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 committee voted 14–2 to recommend that the House pass it. On April 23, 2008 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 1, 2008 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 14, 2008, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 12, 2008, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2008, 2:00 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 — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2008, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • March 6, 2008: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 12, 2008: Hearing; March 12, 2008, Room 102, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC10A
  • March 12, 2008: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/20/08]; SC11
  • March 19, 2008: Introduced 3/19/2008 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 20, 2008: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2008: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 1, 2008: Public Hearing: 4/1/2008 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • April 15, 2008: Executive Session: 4/15/2008 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 17, 2008: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for April 23 Reg (vote 14-2)
  • April 23, 2008: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 30, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 1, 2008: Enrolled
  • May 14, 2008: Signed by the Governor On 05/12/08; Eff. Date 05/12/08, Chapter 0054

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