HB 105 (1991): making English the official language of the state of New Hampshire.

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HB 105 (1991)

making English the official language of the state of New Hampshire.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1991-1992
  • House committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 1991. The committee held work sessions on January 31, 1991 and February 12, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 15–3. On February 21, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1991” on a voice vote. On March 5, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Raynowska (Rock 20) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Weyler (Rock 10)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • January 31, 1991, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB
  • February 12, 1991, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Education, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • February 21, 1991, House: Special Order to 03/05/1991 — voice vote, passed
  • March 5, 1991, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EDUCATION; HJ10, P84
  • January 15, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN15 DUE ON FEB19
  • January 22, 1991: HEARING JAN22 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • January 31, 1991: SUBCOMM WORK SESSION JAN31 10:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 12, 1991: SUBCOMM WORK SESSION FEB12 09:00 RM202,LOB FOR: EDUCATION
  • February 13, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 15-3)
  • February 21, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS MA VV; HJ30,P475
  • March 5, 1991: REP WEYLER SUBST OTP, ML RC(88-263); ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ39,P700-702

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 240 (1995): declaring English as the primary language of the state.

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