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Committee Unanimously Approves Ridge Side Charter Replacement; Measure Referred to State Panel
Summary
House Bill 1439, a private act to repeal and replace the City of Ridge Side’s charter (subject to local approval), passed the Private Acts Committee 10‑0 and was referred to the State and Local Government Committee. Committee members held minimal discussion before the unanimous vote.
House Bill 1439, a private act filed on behalf of the City of Ridge Side in Hamilton County, passed the Private Acts Committee unanimously (10‑0) and will be referred to the State and Local Government Committee.
Representative Hilton Haines, the bill’s sponsor, described Ridge Side as “a little bedroom community in Hamilton County” and said the bill “repeals and replaces its entire charter,” noting the change is subject to local approval.
Committee members asked no substantive follow‑up questions, and the clerk recorded 10 ayes and no nos. The committee chair announced that House Bill 1439 passes and moves to the State and Local Government Committee.
Votes at a glance: House Bill 1439 — outcome: approved; tally: 10 ayes, 0 no; disposition: referred to State and Local Government Committee.
