HB 262 (2021): relative to the adoption of bylaws and ordinances by municipalities.

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HB 262 (2021)

relative to the adoption of bylaws and ordinances by municipalities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Subject: Municipalities

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government

Votes

  • April 7, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
  • April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • February 18, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/18/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/94522837794 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 9, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 18-0; CC)
  • April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021
  • April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1158 (2020): relative to the adoption of bylaws and ordinances by municipalities.

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