HB 70 (2011): relative to changes to town charters.

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HB 70 (2011)

relative to changes to town charters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 91

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2011 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2011. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0046h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0046h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 9, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On February 9, 2011 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2011 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2011. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2011-1265s). The committee's amendment (1265s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2011, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 2011 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 4, 2011 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1265s (Rep Ferrante)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 18, 2011 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2011, making it Chapter 91 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2011, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 27, 2011, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 29, 2011, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 9, 2011, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0046h — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2011, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1265s — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 2011, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1265s (Rep Ferrante) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2011: Introduced 1/5/2011 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 12, 2011: ===CANCELLED=== Public Hearing: 1/12/2011 1:45 PM LOB 301
  • January 18, 2011: Public Hearing: 1/18/2011 10:45 AM LOB 301
  • January 18, 2011: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 1/18/2011 1:30 PM LOB 301 ==TIME CHANGE (Orig 11:00 AM)==
  • January 27, 2011: Executive Session: 1/27/2011 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 1, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0046h for Feb 9 (Vote 14-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-0046h
  • February 9, 2011: Amendment #0046h Adopted, VV
  • February 9, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0046h: MA VV
  • March 16, 2011: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 29, 2011: Hearing: 3/29/11, Room 101, LOB, 10:00 a.m.; SC17
  • March 29, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2011-1265s, 4/13/11; SC19
  • April 13, 2011: Committee Amendment 1265s, AA, VV
  • April 13, 2011: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1265s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 13, 2011: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 4, 2011: House Concurs with Senate Amendment #1265s (Rep Ferrante): MA VV
  • May 18, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 18, 2011: Enrolled
  • May 27, 2011: Signed By Governor 05/27/2011; Effective 07/26/2011; Chapter 0091

Laws It Would Change

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