HB 1635 (2018): allowing a license for short-term rentals.
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HB 1635 (2018)
allowing a license for short-term rentals.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2017-2018
- House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 17–3 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 2, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 3.
Sponsors
- Rep. Edward Butler (D - Carr 7) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2018, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 13, 2018, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- February 20, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
- September 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
- October 2, 2018, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302
Votes
- March 6, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
- February 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 02:00 PM LOB 302
- February 13, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2018 09:00 AM LOB 302
- February 20, 2018: Executive Session: 02/20/2018 LOB 302
- March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 17-3; CC)
- March 6, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/06/2018
- September 18, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB302
- October 2, 2018: Executive Session: 10/02/2018 01:30 PM LOB302
- October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-3)