SB 78 (2023): relative to subdivision regulations on the completion of improvements.

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SB 78 (2023)

relative to subdivision regulations on the completion of improvements.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning
  • Chapter law: 208

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 2023. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2023-0810s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-0810s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 16, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On March 16, 2023 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 16, 2023 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 2023. The committee met in executive session on May 10, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2023-1627h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2023-1627h) was adopted on a voice vote on June 8, 2023, changing the text of the bill. On June 8, 2023 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 15, 2023 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. James Gray. On June 15, 2023 the House adopted “House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Len Turcotte. On June 29, 2023 the House adopted the conference report (2023-2214c) on a voice vote. On June 29, 2023 the Senate adopted the conference report (2023-2214c) on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2023 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on August 4, 2023, making it Chapter 208 of the session laws. It took effect on October 3, 2023.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 2023, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
  • April 20, 2023, 12:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • May 10, 2023, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301-303
  • June 20, 2023, 9:30 AM: committee of conference, SH 103

Votes

  • March 16, 2023, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0810s — voice vote, passed
  • June 8, 2023, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1627h — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C — voice vote, passed
  • June 15, 2023, House: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2023, House: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • June 29, 2023, Senate: Adopt Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced 01/05/2023 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • February 7, 2023: Hearing: 02/07/2023, Room 103, LOB, 09:15 am
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-0810s , 03/16/2023; Vote 5-0; CC
  • March 16, 2023: Committee Amendment #2023-0810s , AA, VV; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-0810s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/16/2023
  • March 16, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 03/16/2023 and referred to Municipal and County Government
  • April 20, 2023: Public Hearing: 04/20/2023 12:00 pm LOB 301-303
  • May 10, 2023: Executive Session: 05/10/2023 10:30 am LOB 301-303
  • May 10, 2023: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2023-1627h 05/10/2023 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • June 8, 2023: Amendment #2023-1627h : AA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 8, 2023: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2023-1627h: MA VV 06/08/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Sen. Gray Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment; Requests C of C, MA, VV; 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: President Appoints: Senators Gray, Innis, Soucy; 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: House Accedes to Senate Request for CofC (Rep. L. Turcotte): MA VV 06/15/2023
  • June 15, 2023: Speaker Appoints: Reps. L. Turcotte, Pauer, Infantine, Stavis 06/15/2023
  • June 20, 2023: Committee of Conference Meeting: 06/20/2023, 9:30 a.m., Room 103, SH
  • June 22, 2023: Conference Committee Report #2023-2214c Filed 06/22/2023; House Amendment + New Amendment
  • June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report 2023-2214c: Adopted, VV 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Conference Committee Report #2023-2214c , Adopted, VV; 06/29/2023
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/29/2023)
  • June 29, 2023: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/29/2023
  • August 4, 2023: Signed by the Governor on 08/04/2023; Chapter 0208; Effective 10/03/2023

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