HB 419 (1991): prohibiting the use of petroleum-powered motors on Tewksbury Pond in the town of Grafton.
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HB 419 (1991)
prohibiting the use of petroleum-powered motors on Tewksbury Pond in the town of Grafton.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 137
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 1991 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 1991 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 7, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 9, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 20, 1991, making it Chapter 137 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1992.
Sponsors
- Rep. Scanlan (Graf 11) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 1991, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- April 4, 1991, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM212,LOB
Votes
- May 9, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ16,P150
- February 7, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 19, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB19 11:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- February 25, 1991: RESCHEDULED HEARING FEB25 11:30 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANSPORTATION
- February 25, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR06 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
- March 6, 1991: PASSED; HJ40,P736 + 740
- March 7, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC
- April 4, 1991: HEARING APR04 10:45 RM212,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- May 8, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP MAY09
- May 9, 1991: PASSED VV; SJ23,P307 + 311
- May 14, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ80,P1852
- May 14, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ24,P326
- May 20, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/20/91 EFF: 01/01/92 CHAP.0137