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Council ProceduresOn Wednesday, March 14, the Senate Committee on Government Reform passed HB 2570 (political subdivisions; proceedings; governing bodies) by a vote of 4-2. The bill provides that a municipal ordinance may not take effect until it has been publicly posted in its final form for at least seven days. The bill also prescribes a process for the adoption of emergency ordinances and exempts certain other ordinances from the bill's enhanced notice requirements.The bill was amended in committee to stipulate that emergency ordinances expire 90 days after adoption instead of 60. Additionally, the amendment makes certain clarifying changes to last year's SB 1598 (cities; counties; regulatory review) regarding licensing timeframes and exempt permits and licenses. The League, which successfully negotiated with the sponsor for the inclusion of several improvements to the legislation, is neutral on the bill. The measure next proceeds to the Senate Committee of the Whole. |
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