HB 138 (2013): permitting a political subdivision that has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting to use a topical description of the substance of a warrant article for the adoption of ordinances on the official ballot.

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HB 138 (2013)

permitting a political subdivision that has adopted the official ballot referendum form of meeting to use a topical description of the substance of a warrant article for the adoption of ordinances on the official ballot.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 116

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2013. The committee met in executive session on January 30, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0059h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0059h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1222s). The committee's amendment (1222s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 18, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On April 18, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2013 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1222s(NT) (Rep Porter)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2013, making it Chapter 116 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2013, 11:15 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • January 30, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 20, 2013, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • February 13, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0059h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1222s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1222s(NT) (Rep Porter) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • January 24, 2013: Public Hearing: 1/24/2013 11:15 AM LOB 301
  • January 30, 2013: Executive Session: 1/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • January 31, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0059h(NT) for Feb 13 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • January 31, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0059h (New Title)
  • February 13, 2013: Amendment #0059h(NT): AA VV
  • February 13, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0059h(NT): MA VV
  • February 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public & Municipal Affairs
  • March 20, 2013: Hearing: 3/20/13, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC12
  • April 8, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1222s, NT, 4/18/13; SC16
  • April 18, 2013: Committee Amendment 1222s, NT, AA, VV
  • April 18, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1222s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1222s(NT) (Rep Porter): MA VV; HJ43, PG.1464
  • June 6, 2013: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2013: Enrolled [Recess of 6/5/13]; HJ49, PG.1648
  • June 25, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/25/2013; Effective 08/24/2013; Chapter 0116

Laws It Would Change

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