SB 238 (2012): establishing a committee to assess the form of government in towns that have elected the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

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SB 238 (2012)

establishing a committee to assess the form of government in towns that have elected the official ballot referendum form of meeting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 130

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2012. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-0672s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0672s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 15, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On February 15, 2012 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 February 22, 2012 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2012. The committee held work sessions on April 17, 2012 and April 18, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 1, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1774h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1774h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 9, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On May 9, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 2012 the Senate adopted “Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment 1774h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 2012, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws. It took effect on June 5, 2012.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2012, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
  • April 12, 2012, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 17, 2012, 10:10 AM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 18, 2012, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 1, 2012, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • February 15, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0672s — voice vote, passed
  • May 9, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1774h — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 2012, Senate: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment 1774h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 7, 2012: Hearing: 2/7/12, Room 101, LOB, 9:20 a.m.; SC5
  • February 9, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-0672s, 2/15/12; Vote 5-0; CC; SC7
  • February 15, 2012: Committee Amendment 0672s; AA, VV
  • February 15, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0672s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 22, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 12, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/12/2012 10:45 AM LOB 301
  • April 17, 2012: Full Committee Work Session: 4/17/2012 10:10 AM LOB 301
  • April 18, 2012: Subcommittee Work Session: 4/18/2012 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 1, 2012: Executive Session: 5/1/2012 1:45 PM LOB 301
  • May 3, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1774h for May 9 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • May 3, 2012: Proposed Committee Amendment #2012-1774h
  • May 9, 2012: Amendment #1774h Adopted, VV
  • May 9, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1774h: MA VV
  • May 16, 2012: Sen. Barnes Concurs with House Amendment 1774h, MA, VV
  • May 23, 2012: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2012: Enrolled [Recessed from 5/17/2012 Session]
  • June 5, 2012: Signed by the Governor on 06/05/2012; Chapter 0130; Effective 06/05/2012

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