SB 269 (2012): relative to the definition of default budget in towns that use official ballot voting.
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SB 269 (2012)
relative to the definition of default budget in towns that use official ballot voting.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2011-2012
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
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 14, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 7, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 8, 2012 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2012. The committee met in executive session on May 8, 2012 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Peter Bragdon (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 14, 2012, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101
- April 4, 2012, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- May 8, 2012, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
Votes
- March 7, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
- February 14, 2012: Hearing: 2/14/12, Room 101, LOB, 9:40 a.m.; SC6
- February 15, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/7/12; SC9
- March 7, 2012: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
- March 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
- April 4, 2012: Public Hearing: 4/4/2012 11:30 AM LOB 301
- May 8, 2012: Executive Session: 5/8/2012 10:00 AM LOB 301
- May 9, 2012: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for May 15 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- May 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV