HB 130 (2009): relative to enforceability of publicly-owned land restrictions.
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HB 130 (2009)
relative to enforceability of publicly-owned land restrictions.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2009-2010
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 295
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0057h). The committee's amendment (0057h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 12, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 12, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 18, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 21, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 31, 2009, making it Chapter 295 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lawrence Kappler (R - Rock 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Judith Spang (D - Straf 7)
- Rep. Frank Tupper (D - Merr 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2009, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- January 29, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- May 21, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development, LOB 102
Votes
- February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0057h — voice vote, passed
- May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 22, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/22/2009 11:00 AM LOB 305
- January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 11:00 AM LOB 305
- January 29, 2009: Executive Session: 1/29/2009 10:30 AM LOB 305
- January 30, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0057h for Feb 12 CC (vote 18-0)
- January 30, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0057h
- February 12, 2009: Amendment #0057h Adopted, VV
- February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0057h: MA VV
- March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Energy, Environment and Economic Development
- May 21, 2009: Hearing; May 21, 2009, Room 102, LOB, 8:45 a.m.; SC24
- May 21, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/27/09]; SC25
- May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- June 3, 2009: Enrolled
- June 3, 2009: Enrolled
- July 31, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/31/2009; Effective 09/29/2009; Chapter 0295