SB 197 (2013): relative to the inclusion of a default budget in separate warrant articles submitted by sewer and water commissions.

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SB 197 (2013)

relative to the inclusion of a default budget in separate warrant articles submitted by sewer and water commissions.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 191

The Story

It was introduced on February 14, 2013 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2013-0894s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0894s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 21, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2013 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 March 27, 2013 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2013 and April 30, 2013. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1448h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1448h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 6, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Boutin. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2013, making it Chapter 191 of the session laws. It took effect on August 31, 2013.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2013, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 16, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 24, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 30, 2013, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 21, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0894s — voice vote, passed
  • May 8, 2013, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1448h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1264h (NT) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 14, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Public & Municipal Affairs
  • March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC10
  • March 14, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-0894s, 3/21/13; Vote 5-0; CC; SC12
  • March 21, 2013: Committee Amendment 0894s, AA, VV
  • March 21, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0894s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 27, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government; HJ31, PG.1076
  • April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 24, 2013: Executive Session: 4/24/2013 1:30 PM LOB 301
  • April 30, 2013: Continued Executive Session: 4/30/2013 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • April 30, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1448h(NT) for May 8 (Vote 15-0; CC); HC36, PG.1198
  • April 30, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1448h (New Title); HC36, PG.1225
  • May 8, 2013: Amendment #1448h(NT): AA VV; HJ41, PG.1390-1391
  • May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1448h(NT): MA VV; HJ41, PG.1390-1391
  • June 6, 2013: Sen. Boutin Moved Concur with House Amendment 1264h (NT), MA, VV
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
  • June 12, 2013: Enrolled
  • July 2, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2013; Chapter 0191; Effective 08/31/2013

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