HB 577 (1993): allowing municipalities to post warnings regarding the ice on great ponds.

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HB 577 (1993)

allowing municipalities to post warnings regarding the ice on great ponds.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 63

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1993 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1993. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 3, 1993 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 1993 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 25, 1993. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 1993 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 8, 1993 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 16, 1993, making it Chapter 63 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 1993.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Burnham (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Avery (Ches 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 3, 1993, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 25, 1993, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • April 1, 1993, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ14,P240
  • January 7, 1993: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/12/93 DUE ON 02/16/93
  • February 3, 1993: HEARING FEB03 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • February 11, 1993: 14 DAY CAL EXTENSION GRANTED (NEW DUE DATE: 03/02/93); HJ22,P433
  • February 19, 1993: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR03 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • February 26, 1993: PROP COMM AM<1585>(NEW TITLE); HC25,P579
  • March 3, 1993: PASSED WITH AM; HJ31,P700 + 735
  • March 11, 1993: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ9,P201
  • March 25, 1993: HEARING MAR25 10:30 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • March 31, 1993: COMM REPORT OTP APR01
  • April 1, 1993: PASSED VV; SJ12,P227 + 229
  • April 8, 1993: ENROLLED; HJ52,P1273
  • April 8, 1993: ENROLLED; SJ13,P238
  • April 16, 1993: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/16/93 EFF: 06/15/93 CHAP.0063

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