SB 242-LOCAL (2015): establishing a committee to study methods of adopting a budget in towns that have adopted official ballot voting.

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SB 242-LOCAL (2015)

establishing a committee to study methods of adopting a budget in towns that have adopted official ballot voting.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 182

The Story

It was introduced on February 12, 2015 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 26, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2015, which included a proposed non-germane amendment (2015-1347h). The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-1510h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (1510h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 3, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On June 3, 2015 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 4, 2015 the Senate adopted “Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment #1510h, NT” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 11, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2015, making it Chapter 182 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 18, 2015, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 21, 2015, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 12, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 26, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 3, 2015, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1510h — voice vote, passed
  • June 4, 2015, Senate: Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment #1510h, NT — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • March 18, 2015: Hearing: 3/18/15, Room 102, LOB, 10:30 a.m.; SC13
  • March 18, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/26/15; SC14
  • March 25, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government (in recess of 3/25/2015)
  • March 26, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/21/2015 10:15 AM LOB 301; to include consideration of non-germane amendment #2015-1347h
  • April 23, 2015: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 4/23/2015 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 12, 2015: Executive Session: 5/12/2015 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1510h (NT) for Jun 3 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • June 3, 2015: Amendment #1510h: AA VV
  • June 3, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1510h: MA VV
  • June 4, 2015: Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment #1510h, NT, MA, VV
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (in recess of 6/11/2015)
  • June 11, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 6/11/2015)
  • June 30, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 06/26/15; Chapter 0182; Effective 06/26/2015

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