HB 139 (2013): relative to the time towns that have adopted official ballot voting have to approve bonding in solid waste management districts and ratifying the Greenland school district meeting held on March 11 and 12, 2013.

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HB 139 (2013)

relative to the time towns that have adopted official ballot voting have to approve bonding in solid waste management districts and ratifying the Greenland school district meeting held on March 11 and 12, 2013.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 117

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 and February 26, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0219h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0219h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 13, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 14, 2013 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 10, 2013 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2013-1198s). The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-1257s). On April 18, 2013 the Senate adopted “Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1257s, NT, 2/3 necessary”. The committee's amendment (1257s) 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 #1257s(NT) (Rep Porter)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 30, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 25, 2013, making it Chapter 117 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2013, 10:45 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
  • February 26, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 10, 2013, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1257s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2013, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1257s(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 10:45 AM LOB 301
  • January 30, 2013: Executive Session: 1/30/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 26, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 2/26/2013 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • February 26, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h for Mar 13 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 26, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-0219h
  • March 13, 2013: Amendment #0219h: AA VV
  • March 13, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0219h: MA VV
  • March 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public & Municipal Affairs
  • April 10, 2013: Hearing: 4/10/13, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m. Proposed non-germane amendment to HB 139 #2013-1198s; SC15
  • April 11, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-1257s, NT, 4/18/13; SC16
  • April 18, 2013: Chair Ruled Non-Germane Amendment
  • April 18, 2013: Without Objection Rule 3-17 is Suspended to Allow Non-Germane Amendment 1257s, NT, 2/3 necessary, MA
  • April 18, 2013: Committee Amendment 1257s, NT, AA, VV
  • April 18, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1257s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 22, 2013: House Concurs with Senate AM #1257s(NT) (Rep Porter): MA VV; HJ43, PG.1464
  • May 30, 2013: Enrolled
  • May 30, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 5/29/13; HJ45, PG.1527
  • June 25, 2013: Signed By Governor 06/25/2013; Chapter 0117
  • June 27, 2013: I. Section 6 Effective 06/25/2013
  • June 27, 2013: II. Remainder Effective 08/24/2013

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