SB 347 (2014): relative to municipal enforcement of land use ordinances.

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SB 347 (2014)

relative to municipal enforcement of land use ordinances.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 77

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 February 12, 2014. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2014-0693s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (0693s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2014, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 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 March 20, 2014 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2014. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2014 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2014 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2014 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 27, 2014, making it Chapter 77 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2014, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 1, 2014, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 15, 2014, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 6, 2014, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0693s — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 2014, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2014: Introduced 1/8/2014 and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 12, 2014: Hearing: 2/12/14, Room 102, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC6
  • February 24, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2014-0693s, 3/06/14; Vote 5-0; CC; SC8
  • March 6, 2014: Committee Amendment 0693s, AA, VV
  • March 6, 2014: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0693s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 20, 2014: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 1, 2014: Public Hearing: 4/1/2014 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • April 15, 2014: Executive Session: 4/15/14 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • April 17, 2014: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • April 23, 2014: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • May 1, 2014: Enrolled 05/01/2014
  • May 5, 2014: Enrolled (In recess of 4/30/14)
  • May 27, 2014: Signed by the Governor on 05/27/2014; Chapter 0077; Effective 01/01/2015

Laws It Would Change

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