HB 486 (2015): authorizing towns and cities to establish special assessment districts and establishing a committee to study the creation of a special village district in Danbury.

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HB 486 (2015)

authorizing towns and cities to establish special assessment districts and establishing a committee to study the creation of a special village district in Danbury.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 240

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2015. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 4, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2015 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1497s). On May 7, 2015 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 486 to 5/14/15, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1497s). On May 14, 2015 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 486 to 5/21/15, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1497s). On May 21, 2015 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 486 to the Next Session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1497s). On May 28, 2015 the Senate adopted “Special Order HB 486 to the Next Session, Without Objection”. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1497s). The committee's amendment (1497s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 4, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-1714s), offered by Sen. Boutin, was adopted on a voice vote on June 4, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-2071s), offered by Sen. Forrester, was adopted on a voice vote on June 4, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-1972s), offered by Sen. Feltes, was rejected on a voice vote on June 4, 2015. On June 4, 2015 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bradley. A floor amendment (2015-2092s), offered by Sen. Forrester, was adopted on a voice vote on June 4, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 4, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 11, 2015 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1497s, #1714s, #2071s, and #2092s (Rep J. Belanger)” on a division vote 236–41. An enrolled bill amendment (2334e) was adopted on a voice vote on June 24, 2015. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2015-2334e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 13, 2015, making it Chapter 240 of the session laws. It took effect on September 11, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2015, 8:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • February 12, 2015, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • April 8, 2015, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102

Votes

  • March 4, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1497s, NT, 1714s, NT, 2071, NT, and 2092s, NT — voice vote, passed
  • June 11, 2015, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1497s, #1714s, #2071s, and #2092s (Rep J. Belanger) — yeas 236, nays 41, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 12, 2015: Public Hearing: 2/12/2015 8:30 AM LOB 301
  • February 12, 2015: Executive Session: 2/12/2015 2:30 PM LOB 301
  • February 20, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Mar 4 (Vote 16-0; CC); HC18, PG. 350
  • March 4, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • March 5, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 8, 2015: Hearing: 4/8/15, Room 102, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC16
  • April 29, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1497s, NT, 5/7/15; SC20
  • May 7, 2015: Special Order HB 486 to 5/14/15, Without Objection, MA
  • May 7, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1497s, NT, 5/14/15; SC21
  • May 14, 2015: Special Order HB 486 to 5/21/15, Without Objection, MA
  • May 14, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1497s, NT, 5/21/15; SC22
  • May 21, 2015: Special Order HB 486 to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA
  • May 21, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1497s, NT, 5/28/15; SC23
  • May 28, 2015: Special Order HB 486 to the Next Session, Without Objection, MA
  • May 28, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1497s, NT, 6/4/15; SC24
  • June 4, 2015: Committee Amendment 1497s, NT, AA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Boutin Floor Amendment #2015-1714s, NT, AA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Forrester Floor Amendment #2015-2071s, NT, AA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Feltes Floor Amendment #2015-1972s, AF, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Bradley Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Forrester Moved to Remove HB 486 from the Table
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Forrester Floor Amendment #2015-2092s, NT, AA, VV
  • June 4, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendments 1497s, NT, 1714s, NT, 2071, NT, and 2092s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • June 11, 2015: House Concurs with Senate Amendments #1497s, #1714s, #2071s, and #2092s (Rep J. Belanger): MA DV 236-41
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2334e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2015-2334e: AA VV (in recess of 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/24/2015)
  • June 24, 2015: Enrolled (In recess of 6/24/2015)
  • July 13, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 7/13/2015; Chapter 240; Sections 1-2 Effective 9/11/2015, Remaining Effective 7/13/2015

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