HB 538 (1991): to limit the terms of office for the members of the United States Congress from New Hampshire, and to limit the terms of office for the members of the New Hampshire house and senate.
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HB 538 (1991)
to limit the terms of office for the members of the United States Congress from New Hampshire, and to limit the terms of office for the members of the New Hampshire house and senate.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 26, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 8–4. On March 7, 1991 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 292–40.
Sponsors
- Rep. Welch (Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Pepino (Hills 37)
- Sen. Humphrey (SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 26, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ23,P294
- February 8, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 26, 1991: HEARING FEB26 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
- February 28, 1991: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR07 (VOTE 8-4)
- March 7, 1991: ITL REPORT ADOPTED RC(292-40); HJ42,P787-790