SB 205-FN-A (1989): relative to establishing the New Hampshire energy authority and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 205-FN-A (1989)

relative to establishing the New Hampshire energy authority and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1989-1990
  • House committee: Jt Comm to Monitor Psnh Reorganization
  • Senate committee: Joint Comm
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 124

The Story

It was introduced on January 16, 1989 and referred to the Senate Joint Comm committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 23, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. The committee's amendment () was adopted on February 2, 1989, changing the text of the bill. On February 2, 1989 the Senate voted to lay it on the table. On March 23, 1989 the Senate adopted “Take from Table”. On March 23, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it. On March 23, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. The committee held a work session on April 27, 1989. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it. On May 4, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 249–96. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 11, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 1989, making it Chapter 124 of the session laws. It took effect on May 11, 1989.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Dupont (SD6) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Palumbo (Rock 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1989, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Joint Comm, RM LEG. HALL
  • April 27, 1989, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Jt Comm to, RM201,LOB

The Docket

  • January 16, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO JOINT COMM
  • January 17, 1989: JT COMM TO MONITOR PSNH REORG; JT HEARING 1/23 1:00 REPS HALL
  • January 23, 1989: HEARING 1/23/89 1:00 RM LEG. HALL FOR:JOINT COMM
  • February 1, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
  • February 2, 1989: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
  • February 2, 1989: LAID ON TABLE
  • March 23, 1989: TAKEN OFF THE TABLE
  • March 23, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT 2309B INTRODUCED
  • March 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED
  • March 23, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT 1215B INTRODUCED
  • March 23, 1989: AMENDMENT 1215 FAILED
  • March 23, 1989: FLOOR AMENDMENT 2330 INTRODUCED
  • March 23, 1989: AMENDMENT 2330 FAILED
  • March 23, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMEND
  • April 6, 1989: INTRODUCED & REF TO JT COMM TO MONITOR PSNH REORGANIZATION
  • April 6, 1989: PROCEEDINGS (HOUSE); HJ63, P1897
  • April 27, 1989: SUBCOMMITTEE WORK SESS 4/27/89 10:00 RM201,LOB FOR: JT COMM TO MONITOR PSNH REORG PROCEEDINGS (HOUSE)
  • April 27, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR: 5/4 VOTE ( )
  • April 27, 1989: MIN REPORT ITL
  • May 4, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; REP SPEAR FL AM #1, AL RC(123-226); REP SPEAR FL AM #2, AL RC(103-243); PASSED W/AM RC(249-96) HJ81, P2473-2484
  • May 9, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
  • May 9, 1989: ENROLLED:
  • May 11, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 23 PAGE 384
  • May 11, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/11/89 EFF: 5/11/89 CHAP: 124
  • December 14, 1989: (SEE ALSO: SPEC SESS HB1, CHAP. 1 OF SPEC SESS, ADOPTED 12/14)

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1560-FN-A (1998): reestablishing the New Hampshire energy authority, making an appropriation therefor, and directing it to explore the acquisition of the transmission and distribution system of the Public Service Company of New Hampshire.
  • SB 317 (1990): relative to the New Hampshire energy authority.

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