HB 1298 (2012): relative to the definition of "public use" under the eminent domain procedure act.

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HB 1298 (2012)

relative to the definition of "public use" under the eminent domain procedure act.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2012. The committee held a work session on January 26, 2012. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0414h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0414h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 15, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate study it after the session ends. On April 11, 2012 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2012, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • January 26, 2012, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • February 7, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 208
  • March 29, 2012, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0414h — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2012, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 17, 2012: Public Hearing: 1/17/2012 10:30 AM LOB 208
  • January 26, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 1/26/2012 9:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 7, 2012: Executive Session: 2/7/2012 10:00 AM LOB 208
  • February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0414h for Feb 15 (Vote 15-2; RC)
  • February 9, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-0414h
  • February 15, 2012: Amendment #0414h Adopted, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0414h: MA VV
  • February 15, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • March 29, 2012: Hearing: 3/29/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC11
  • April 5, 2012: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 4/11/12; SC14
  • April 11, 2012: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV

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