HB 674-FN (1991): designating segments of the Pemigewasset, Contoocook and north branch of the Contoocook Rivers as protected rivers.
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HB 674-FN (1991)
designating segments of the Pemigewasset, Contoocook and north branch of the Contoocook Rivers as protected rivers.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1991-1992
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Senate committee: Environment
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 338
The Story
It was introduced on February 5, 1991 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 1991. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 19, 1991 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to consider on 03/19/1991”, on a motion by Rep. Gross & Chambers. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 19, 1991. On March 20, 1991 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/21/1991”. On March 21, 1991 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 28, 1991 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held public hearings on May 1, 1991 and May 7, 1991. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 16, 1991 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1991 the Senate failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. J. King. On May 21, 1991 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on June 11, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 12, 1991. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 1991 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 28, 1991, making it Chapter 338 of the session laws. It took effect on June 28, 1991.
Sponsors
- Rep. Maviglio (Belk 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Metzger (Ches 11)
- Rep. Salatiello (Belk 3)
- Rep. Lewis (Merr 5)
- Sen. McLane (SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- March 11, 1991, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
- May 1, 1991, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM306,LOB
- May 7, 1991, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM209,LOB
Votes
- March 21, 1991, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 16, 1991, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 16, 1991, Senate: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
- May 21, 1991, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- February 5, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ23,P300
- February 11, 1991: IN SEAT POCKET ON FEB12 DUE ON MAR14
- February 19, 1991: RESCHEDULED MAR05 09:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
- February 26, 1991: ==CANCELLED==HEARING FEB26 10:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
- March 11, 1991: CONTINUED HEARING MAR11 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
- March 14, 1991: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR20 (VOTE 15-2;CC)
- March 18, 1991: PROP COMM AM; HC46,P937-938
- March 19, 1991: REPS GROSS & CHAMBERS SUSP RULES TO CONSIDER ON MAR19, MA 2/3VV; HJ53A,P1142
- March 19, 1991: REMOVED FROM CONS CAL, REQ REP DICKINSON; HJ53A,P1143
- March 20, 1991: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR21; (JRNL CORR/HJ66,P1527)
- March 21, 1991: REP P. WHITE REQ DIV QUESTION; COMM AM (SEC 1, IV),AA RC(263-56); COMM AM (REMAINING SECTIONS), AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ56, P1268-1273 + 1298
- March 28, 1991: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ14,P186
- May 1, 1991: HEARING MAY01 01:00 RM306,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- May 7, 1991: RECESSED HEARING MAY07 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
- May 15, 1991: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY16
- May 16, 1991: PROP COMM AM; SC35,P16-20
- May 16, 1991: COMM AM, AA RC(14-7); SEN W. KING FL AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ26,P359-363 + 402
- May 16, 1991: SEN J. KING MOVED TO RECONSIDER, ML VV; SJ26,P400
- May 21, 1991: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DICKINSON MA VV; HJ82,P1897
- June 11, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED VV; SJ30,P595
- June 12, 1991: ENROLLED AM ADOPTED; HJ92,P2036
- June 12, 1991: ENROLLED; SJ31,P631
- June 13, 1991: ENROLLED; HJ94,P2049
- June 28, 1991: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/28/91 EFF: 06/28/91 CHAP.0338