SB 121 (2009): establishing a commission to study potential revenue enhancements for municipalities.

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SB 121 (2009)

establishing a commission to study potential revenue enhancements for municipalities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2009 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment (0294s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 18, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On February 18, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 4, 2009 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2009. The committee met in executive session on April 14, 2009, April 22, 2009 and April 29, 2009. The majority recommended that the House pass it (amendment 1308h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–7. The committee's amendment (1308h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 6, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On May 6, 2009 the House failed “Lay on the Table (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a division vote 179–180. On May 6, 2009 the House rejected a motion to pass it with changes on a division vote 176–186. On May 6, 2009 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 200–164. On May 6, 2009 the House failed “Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt)” on a division vote 132–233.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2009, 8:45 AM: hearing, LOB 103
  • April 7, 2009, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 14, 2009, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 22, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 29, 2009, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 18, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0294s} — voice vote, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Lay on the Table (Rep Vaillancourt) — yeas 179, nays 180, failed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1308h — yeas 176, nays 186, failed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Patten) — yeas 200, nays 164, passed
  • May 6, 2009, House: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt) — yeas 132, nays 233, failed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 5, 2009: Hearing; February 5, 2009, Room 103, LOB 8:45 a.m
  • February 11, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0294s} [02/18/09]; SC11, Pg.8
  • February 18, 2009: Committee Amendment {0294s} AA,VV
  • February 18, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0294s}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 18, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 4, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • March 31, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 3/31/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 7, 2009: Public Hearing: 4/7/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 14, 2009: Executive Session: 4/14/2009 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 22, 2009: Executive Session: 4/22/2009 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 29, 2009: Executive Session: 4/29/2009 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • April 30, 2009: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with AM #1308h for May 6 RC (vote 10-7)
  • April 30, 2009: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment #1308h
  • April 30, 2009: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • May 6, 2009: Majority Committee Amendment #1308h Adopted, VV
  • May 6, 2009: Lay on the Table (Rep Vaillancourt): MF DIV 179-180
  • May 6, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1308h: MF DIV 176-186
  • May 6, 2009: Inexpedient to Legislate (Rep Patten): MA DIV 200-164
  • May 6, 2009: Reconsideration (Rep Vaillancourt): MF DIV 132-233

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