SB 146 (2016): relative to accessory dwelling units.

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SB 146 (2016)

relative to accessory dwelling units.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 6

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2015 and referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2015. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2015-0740s). The committee's amendment (0740s) was adopted on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2015-0832s), offered by Sen. Boutin, was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2015, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2015 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 12, 2015 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2015. The committee held a work session on May 5, 2015. The committee met in executive session on May 12, 2015 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 a work session on September 9, 2015. The committee met in executive session on October 6, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–2 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2015-2424h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2015-2424h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 7, 2016, changing the text of the bill. On January 7, 2016 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 188–93. On January 21, 2016 the Senate adopted “Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment # 2424h” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2016-0375e) was adopted on a voice vote on February 4, 2016. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on March 3, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2016-0375e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on March 9, 2016 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 16, 2016, making it Chapter 6 of the session laws. It took effect on June 1, 2017.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2015, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 102
  • April 21, 2015, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 5, 2015, 1:00 PM: full committee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • May 12, 2015, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • September 9, 2015, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
  • October 6, 2015, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301

Votes

  • March 12, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0740s and 0832s — voice vote, passed
  • January 7, 2016, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 188, nays 93, passed
  • January 21, 2016, Senate: Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment # 2424h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • February 4, 2015: Hearing: 2/4/15, Room 102, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC8
  • March 5, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-0740s, 3/12/15; SC12
  • March 12, 2015: Committee Amendment 0740s, Division 13Y-9N, AA
  • March 12, 2015: Sen. Boutin Floor Amendment #2015-0832s, AA, VV
  • March 12, 2015: Ought to Pass with Amendment s 0740s and 0832s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 12, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 21, 2015: Public Hearing: 4/21/2015 10:30 AM LOB 301
  • April 23, 2015: ==CANCELLED==Executive Session: 4/23/2015 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 5, 2015: Full Committee Work Session: 5/5/2015 1:00 PM LOB 301
  • May 12, 2015: Executive Session: 5/12/2015 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • May 12, 2015: Retained in Committee
  • September 9, 2015: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/9/2015 10:00 AM LOB 301
  • October 6, 2015: Executive Session: 10/6/2015 2:00 PM LOB 301
  • November 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-2424h for Jan 6 (Vote 11-2; RC)
  • January 7, 2016: Amendment #2015-2424h: AA VV 01/07/2016
  • January 7, 2016: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2424h: MA RC 188-93 01/07/2016
  • January 21, 2016: Sen. Birdsell Concurs with House Amendment # 2424h, MA, VV; 01/21/2016
  • February 4, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-0375e (Rep. A. Christie): AA VV 02/04/2016
  • February 11, 2016: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2016-0375e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 02/11/2016)
  • March 3, 2016: Enrolled (In recess 03/03/2016)
  • March 9, 2016: Enrolled 03/09/2016
  • March 16, 2016: Signed by the Governor on 03/16/2016; Chapter 0006; Effective 06/01/2017

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