HB 173-FN-A (1989): relative to the dedication of the Hampton State Beach lifeguard facility and making an appropriation therefor.
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HB 173-FN-A (1989)
relative to the dedication of the Hampton State Beach lifeguard facility and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Public Works
- Senate committee: Capital Budget
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 232
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the House Public Works committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0. On March 7, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0. On April 11, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 14, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The Senate withdrew that referral and sent the bill to the Capital Budget committee instead. The committee held a public hearing on May 2, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 4, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 11, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1989, making it Chapter 232 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1989.
Sponsors
- Rep. Tufts (Rock 13) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 1989, 11:15 AM: hearing, House Public Works, RM201,LOB
- March 20, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM105A,SH
- May 2, 1989, 11:30 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, RM 103SH
Votes
- May 11, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB WORKS
- January 20, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/20/89 DUE ON 02/28/89
- February 9, 1989: HEARING 02/09/89 11:15 RM201,LOB FOR: PUB WORKS
- March 1, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR 3/7 VOTE (18-0cc)
- March 1, 1989: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE)
- March 7, 1989: PASSED WITH AM & REFERRED TO APPROP; HJ39, P918-19
- March 20, 1989: HEARING 3/20/89 10:30 RM105A,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
- April 6, 1989: PROP APPROP AM (NEW TITLE), HC61, P1860-1861
- April 6, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 4/11 VOTE (20-0 cc)
- April 11, 1989: PASSED W/AM; HJ69, P2066-2067 + 2090
- April 14, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
- April 20, 1989: VACATED TO CAPITAL BUDGET
- May 2, 1989: HEARING 5/2/89 11:30 RM 103SH FOR: CAP BUDGET
- May 3, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
- May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
- May 11, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP PHELPS MA VV; HJ87, P2668
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 395
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 5/24/89 CHAP: 232