2008 Senate Bill 454 (Allow new process for local consolidations)

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• Introduced in the Senate on January 22, 2008, to authorize a new procedure that cities and counties could use to accomplish government consolidations. The process in each case would involve formation of a consolidation joint commission by the interested governmental units, timetables for negotiations, public access to the discussions, and requirements for voter approval.
  • Referred to the House Federal and State Affairs Committee on January 23, 2008.
    • Reported in the Senate on February 6, 2008, recommending the bill be passed as amended. Senate committee changes clarified that other types of local government units could use the new process as well.
• Passed in the Senate (23 to 12) on February 21, 2008, to authorize a new procedure that local governments could use to accomplish government consolidations. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on February 22, 2008.
  • Referred to the House Elections and Governmental Organization Committee on February 25, 2008.

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Introduced in the Senate on January 22, 2008. Passed in the Senate (23 to 12) on February 21, 2008. New Comment