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Council ProceduresEarlier this week, HB 2570 (political subdivisions; proceedings; governing bodies) was approved by the Senate Rules Committee and heard by the Senate's majority and minority caucuses. The bill provides that a city or town council may not take action on a proposed ordinance 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 the Senate Committee on Government Reform 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 Rules Committee adopted an amendment to the Government Reform amendment to make technical changes. The measure was scheduled for Senate Committee of the Whole on Thursday March 22 but was retained. The League is neutral on the measure and is continuing to work with the sponsor on additional changes. |
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