SB 189 (1989): relative to the study of New Hampshire commuter rail service.

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SB 189 (1989)

relative to the study of New Hampshire commuter rail service.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 387

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 7, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 2, 1989 and was referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 5, 1989, making it Chapter 387 of the session laws. It took effect on August 4, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Nelson (SD13) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Magee (SD12)
  • Sen. Charbonneau (SD14)
  • Rep. McCann (Hills 31)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 1989, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM 104LOB
  • April 12, 1989, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • January 31, 1989: HEARING 1/31/89 9:00 RM 104LOB FOR:TRANSPORTATION
  • February 6, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 7, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
  • March 2, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION
  • March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
  • April 12, 1989: HEARING 4/12/89 10:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
  • April 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR: 5/4 VOTE (17-0 cc)
  • May 4, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED; HJ81, P2497 + 2533
  • May 24, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 29, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 26 P: 458
  • June 5, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 6/5/89 EFF: 8/4/89 CHAP: 387

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