HB 243 (1991): relative to the number of signatures required to place a petitioned article on the warrant.

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HB 243 (1991)

relative to the number of signatures required to place a petitioned article on the warrant.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1991-1992
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Municipalities
Chapter law: 223

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1991. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bass. On May 21, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 1991, making it Chapter 223 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 1991.

Hearings and Sessions

February 5, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
March 21, 1991, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB

Votes

May 21, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 21, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P91
January 28, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON JAN28 DUE ON MAR04
February 5, 1991: HEARING FEB05 11:30 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
February 15, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB21 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
February 21, 1991: PASSED; HJ30,P462-463 + 486
March 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; (SEE PERM JRNL)
March 21, 1991: HEARING MAR21 09:30 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
May 21, 1991: SEN BASS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER, MA VV; SEN BASS MOVED OTP, MA VV
May 21, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ27,P443 + 448
May 30, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ30,P591 (& PERM JRNL)
June 5, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ89,P1960
June 10, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/10/91 EFF: 08/09/91 CHAP.0223

Laws It Would Change

RSA 39:3

Related Bills

HB 1112 (1990): relative to the number of registered voters necessary to petition for an article on a town meeting warrant and removing the requirement that a town have a population of 5,000 or more to elect a board of selectmen of 5 members.