SB 223 (2014): authorizing municipalities to enter into contracts for the private funding and repayment of construction of sewer systems.

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SB 223 (2014)

authorizing municipalities to enter into contracts for the private funding and repayment of construction of sewer systems.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 4

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2014 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 15, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0109s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0109s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 30, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On January 30, 2014 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 February 6, 2014 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2014. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0639h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0639h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2014 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On March 27, 2014 the Senate adopted “Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #0639h” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 11, 2014, making it Chapter 4 of the session laws. It took effect on April 11, 2014.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 15, 2014, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • February 18, 2014, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 20, 2014, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • January 30, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0109s — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 2014, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0639h — voice vote, passed
  • March 27, 2014, Senate: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #0639h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • January 15, 2014: Hearing: 1/15/14, Room 102, LOB, 9:30 a.m.; SC2
  • January 22, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0109s, 1/30/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC4
  • January 30, 2014: Committee Amendment 0109s, AA, VV
  • January 30, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0109s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • February 6, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2014: Public Hearing: 2/18/2014 2:45 PM LOB 301
  • February 20, 2014: Executive Session: 2/20/2014 1:45 PM LOB 301
  • February 25, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0639h (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2014: Adopt Amendment #0639h AA VV
  • March 5, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0639h MA VV
  • March 27, 2014: Sen. Boutin Concurs with House Amendment #0639h, MA, VV
  • March 27, 2014: Enrolled
  • April 8, 2014: Enrolled 3/26/14
  • April 11, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 04/11/2014; Chapter 0004; Effective 04/11/2014

Laws It Would Change

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