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Committee passes a batch of local‑government bills including port authority, distribution rules and marriage solemnizers

CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE · March 23, 2021
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Summary

The committee passed several bills with limited debate: SB 548 (volunteer fire dues), a Chesterfield port‑authority warehousing bill, a repeal of a county reporting requirement, SB 554 (ready‑to‑drink distribution rules), and SB 581 (allowing former mayors to solemnize marriages).

The City, County & Local Affairs Committee disposed of multiple bills by voice votes during the session.

- SB 548 (Sen. Johnson): Allows certain second‑class towns to levy volunteer fire department dues by majority petition; passed after an amendment.

- SB (Chesterfield): Changes port authority leasing and bidding rules…

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