SB 391 (1992): relative to the use of surplus campaign contributions by candidates for state office.

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SB 391 (1992)

relative to the use of surplus campaign contributions by candidates for state office.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1991-1992
House committee: Constitutional and Statutory Revision
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Elections
Chapter law: 91

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1992 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 1992. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 6, 1992 the Senate adopted “Recommit” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 19, 1992 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 20, 1992 and was referred to the House Constitutional and Statutory Revision committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1992. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 10–1. On April 7, 1992 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 16, 1992 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 20, 1992, making it Chapter 91 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 1992.

Hearings and Sessions

January 16, 1992, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM209,LOB
March 17, 1992, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Constitutional and Statutory Revision, RM302,LOB

Votes

February 6, 1992, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, passed
February 19, 1992, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 7, 1992, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 8, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
January 16, 1992: HEARING JAN16 09:00 RM209,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
February 5, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB06
February 5, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC9,P6
February 6, 1992: RECOMMITTED TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SEN BASS MA VV; SJ3,P47
February 19, 1992: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB19
February 19, 1992: PROP COMM AM (NEW TITLE); SC13,P22
February 19, 1992: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ7,P102-103 + 110
February 20, 1992: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CON & STAT; HJ46,P1134
February 20, 1992: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/25/92 DUE ON 04/01/92
March 17, 1992: HEARING MAR17 11:00 RM302,LOB FOR: CON & STAT
March 26, 1992: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR07 (VOTE 10-1)
April 7, 1992: PASSED VV; HJ67,P1743 + 1789
April 14, 1992: ENROLLED; SJ17,P407
April 16, 1992: ENROLLED; HJ73,P1894
April 20, 1992: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/20/92 EFF: 06/19/92 CHAP.0091

Laws It Would Change

RSA 664:4-b