HB 239-LOCAL (2009): relative to establishing a municipal bond rescission process, authorizing governing bodies to call a special meeting to consider reduction or rescission of appropriations, and clarifying special procedures enabling towns to respond appropriately to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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HB 239-LOCAL (2009)

relative to establishing a municipal bond rescission process, authorizing governing bodies to call a special meeting to consider reduction or rescission of appropriations, and clarifying special procedures enabling towns to respond appropriately to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 229

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House pass it (amendment 0183h). The committee's amendment (0183h) 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 Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (1956s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2041s), offered by Sen. Bragdon, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on June 3, 2009. A floor amendment (2056s), offered by Sen. Bragdon, was rejected on a roll call 10–14 on June 3, 2009. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. On June 3, 2009 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. A floor amendment (2068s), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2009 the House adopted “House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1956s(NT) & #2068s(NT) & Req CofC (Rep Cooney)” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on June 12, 2009 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 16, 2009, making it Chapter 229 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 29, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 4, 2009, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 16, 2009, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • June 12, 2009, 3:00 PM: committee of conference, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 12, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0183h — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment (2041s) — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment (2056s) — yeas 10, nays 14, failed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1956s}, (New Title), {2068s}, (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 2009, House: House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1956s(NT) & #2068s(NT) & Req CofC (Rep Cooney) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 29, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/29/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 4, 2009: Executive Session: 2/4/2009 1:00 PM LOB 301 (Continued 2/5/09 2:00 PM LOB 301 if Needed)
  • February 5, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #0183h for Feb 12 CC (vote 19-0)
  • February 5, 2009: Proposed Amendment #0183h
  • February 12, 2009: Amendment #0183h Adopted, VV
  • February 12, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0183h: MA VV
  • March 18, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 16, 2009: Hearing; April 16, 2009, Room 103, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC19
  • May 28, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1956s} (New Title) [06/03/09]; SC26 Pg. 16
  • June 3, 2009:
  • June 3, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special-Order HB 239 to the front of the Calendar
  • June 3, 2009: Committee Amendment {1956s}, (New Title), AA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment {2041s},(New Title), RC 10Y - 14N, AF
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Bragdon Floor Amendment {2056s}, (New Title), RC 10Y - 14N, AF
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment {2062s}, (New Title), [Not Voted On]
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Hassan Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Hassan Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Hassan Withdrew Floor Amendment {2062s}
  • June 3, 2009: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment {2068s} AA, VV
  • June 3, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {1956s}, (New Title), {2068s}, (New Title) MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 3, 2009:
  • June 3, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 10, 2009: House Non-Concurs w/Senate AM #1956s(NT) & #2068s(NT) & Req CofC (Rep Cooney): MA VV
  • June 10, 2009: Speaker Appoints: Reps Patten, Schuett, Boyce, and Osborne
  • June 10, 2009: Sen. DeVries Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference
  • June 10, 2009: President Appoints: Senators DeVries, Houde and Barnes
  • June 12, 2009: Committee of Conference Meeting: 6/12/2009 3:00 PM LOB 301
  • June 18, 2009: Conference Committee Report (2124); Senate Amendment + New Amendment, Filed
  • June 24, 2009: Conference Committee Report (2124); Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2009: Conference Committee Report #2124 Adopted, VV
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 24, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 16, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/16/2009; Chapter 0229
  • July 20, 2009: I. Section 1-3 Effective 01/01/2010
  • July 20, 2009: II. Section 5 Effective 04/17/2009 at 12:01 AM
  • July 20, 2009: III. Remainder Effective 07/16/2009

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 284 (2003): relative to the issuance of bonds in school districts and municipalities using the official ballot.
  • HB 1242 (2002): relative to the required vote for board articles.
  • SB 479 (2008): relative to the vote required for passage of school bonds.

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