HB 254-FN (1989): establishing a study committee to examine issues relative to the great ponds in the White Mountain National Forest, access to public waters, and control and maintenance of public boat ramp sites.

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HB 254-FN (1989)

establishing a study committee to examine issues relative to the great ponds in the White Mountain National Forest, access to public waters, and control and maintenance of public boat ramp sites.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Development, Recreation and Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 109

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 1989 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 16, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 23, 1989 and was referred to the Senate Development, Recreation and Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on April 18, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 1989. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 1989, making it Chapter 109 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Boucher (Rock 23) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • April 4, 1989, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Development, Recreation and Environment, RM212A

The Docket

  • January 24, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV HJ17 ,P203
  • January 31, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/30/89 DUE ON 03/06/89
  • February 7, 1989: HEARING 02/07/89 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RES REC DEV
  • March 1, 1989: MAJ REP OTP/AM FOR:3/16 VOTE (14-0 cc)
  • March 1, 1989: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE), HC41, P1028-1029
  • March 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM; HJ47, P1279-80 + 1318
  • March 23, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO DEV REC & ENV
  • April 4, 1989: HEARING 4/4/89 9:45 RM212A FOR:DEV REC & ENV
  • April 5, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTP
  • April 11, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • April 18, 1989: ENROLLED AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • April 20, 1989: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; HJ72, P2184
  • April 25, 1989: ENROLLED: HJ75, P2271
  • April 25, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 3, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/3/89 EFF: 7/2/89 CHAP: 109

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