HB 251-FN-A (1989): establishing a committee to study methods of promoting New Hampshire businesses and products overseas and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 251-FN-A (1989)

establishing a committee to study methods of promoting New Hampshire businesses and products overseas and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 307

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs 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, 11–0. On March 21, 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 28, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0. On April 13, 1989 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 18, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 4, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. On May 16, 1989 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 29, 1989, making it Chapter 307 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. McCain (Rock 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Peyron (Sull 2)
  • Rep. LaMar (Ches 16)
  • Sen. Bass (SD11)
  • Sen. Nelson (SD13)
  • Sen. King (SD2)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 1, 1989, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 28, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM103,SH
  • May 4, 1989, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Interstate Cooperation, RM 103

Votes

  • May 16, 1989, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE HJ17 ,P203
  • January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/30/89 DUE ON 03/02/89
  • February 9, 1989: HEARING 02/09/89 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 14, 1989: CONT HEARING 03/01/89 01:45 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 13, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR:3/21 VOTE (11-0 cc); PROP COMM AM, HC44, P1192
  • March 21, 1989: PASSED WITH AM & REFERRED TO APPROP; HJ51, P1478-79
  • March 28, 1989: HEARING 03/28/89 09:30 RM103,SH FOR: APPROPRIATIONS
  • April 7, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 4/13 VOTE (18-0cc)
  • April 13, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ70, P2096 + 2148
  • April 18, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTER COOP
  • May 4, 1989: HEARING 5/4/89 9:30 RM 103 FOR: INTER COOP
  • May 8, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTPA
  • May 9, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • May 16, 1989: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP FRASER MA VV; HJ89, P2695
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/29/89 EFF: 7/1/89 CHAP: 307

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