SB 557-FN (2018): establishing a board of housing development appeals.

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SB 557-FN (2018)

establishing a board of housing development appeals.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Finance
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Housing

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 2018. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2018-0967s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2018-0967s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 8, 2018, changing the text of the bill. On March 8, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 15, 2018 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 15, 2018 and was referred to the House Judiciary committee. The House withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Finance committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2018. The committee held a work session on April 17, 2018. The committee met in executive session on April 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–10 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 26, 2018 the House failed “Lay SB 557 on Table” on a division vote 40–274, on a motion by Rep. Janvrin. On April 26, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a division vote 223–91. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 25, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 20 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 2018, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • April 17, 2018, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 17, 2018, 11:35 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • September 18, 2018, 11:00 AM: work session, House Finance, LOB 212
  • October 25, 2018, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB210-211

Votes

  • March 8, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0967s — voice vote, passed
  • March 15, 2018, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Lay SB 557 on Table — yeas 40, nays 274, failed
  • April 26, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — yeas 223, nays 91, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 23, 2018: Hearing: 01/23/2018, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2018-0967s , 03/08/2018; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 10A
  • March 8, 2018: Committee Amendment #2018-0967s , AA, VV; 03/08/2018
  • March 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2018-0967s, MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/08/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/15/2018; SC 12A
  • March 15, 2018: Ought to Pass : MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/15/2018
  • March 15, 2018: Introduced 03/15/2018 and referred to Judiciary
  • April 3, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 04/03/2018 11:00 AM LOB 208
  • April 5, 2018: Vacated and Referred to Finance (Rep. Hagan): MA VV 04/05/2018
  • April 17, 2018: Public Hearing: 04/17/2018 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • April 17, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/17/2018 11:35 AM LOB 212
  • April 17, 2018: Division I Work Session: 04/17/2018 02:05 PM LOB 212
  • April 18, 2018: Executive Session: 04/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB 210-211
  • April 26, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 04/26/2018 (Vote 16-10; RC)
  • April 26, 2018: Lay SB 557 on Table (Rep. Janvrin): MF DV 40-274 04/26/2018
  • April 26, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA DV 223-91 04/26/2018
  • September 18, 2018: Division I Interim Study Work Session: 09/18/2018 11:00 am LOB 212
  • October 25, 2018: Executive Session: 10/25/2018 10:00 AM LOB210-211
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 20-2)

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