HB 297 (2014): relative to the management of trust funds and capital reserve funds and pertaining to library trustees.

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HB 297 (2014)

relative to the management of trust funds and capital reserve funds and pertaining to library trustees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 32

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 February 5, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0292h), by a vote of 14–1. On March 20, 2013 the House adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Porter. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on October 10, 2013, October 24, 2013 and November 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on November 12, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2013-2381h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2381h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 8, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 8, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2014 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2014. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 17, 2014 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 32 of the session laws. It took effect on July 26, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2013, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 21, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 20, 2013, 12:45 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 10, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 24, 2013, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • November 12, 2013, 9:45 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 303
  • November 12, 2013, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • March 19, 2014, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 20, 2013, House: Recommit — voice vote, passed
  • January 8, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2381h(NT) — voice vote, passed
  • April 17, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 5, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/5/2013 11:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • February 26, 2013: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 14-1; Part I, RC)
  • February 26, 2013: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0292h
  • February 26, 2013: Proposed Minority Committee Amendment #2013-0292h
  • March 20, 2013: Recommit (Rep. Porter): MA VV
  • March 20, 2013: Executive Session: 3/20/2013 12:45 PM LOB 301
  • March 20, 2013: Retained in Committee
  • October 10, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/10/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 24, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • November 12, 2013: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 11/12/2013 9:45 AM LOB 303
  • November 12, 2013: Retained Bill-Executive Session: 11/12/2013 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • November 22, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2013-2381h, NT (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • January 8, 2014: Amendment #2381h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • January 8, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2381h(NT): MA VV
  • February 19, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 19, 2014: Hearing: 3/19/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC10
  • April 3, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 4/17/14; SC14
  • April 17, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 24, 2014: Enrolled
  • April 30, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/2014)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 5/27/2014; Chapter 0032; Effective 7/26/2014

Laws It Would Change

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