HB 1151 (1994): prohibiting the use of certain motorized craft on Spoonwood Pond in the town of Nelson.

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HB 1151 (1994)

prohibiting the use of certain motorized craft on Spoonwood Pond in the town of Nelson.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 39

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1994. The committee held a work session on January 20, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 14–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 10, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 21, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 28, 1994, making it Chapter 39 of the session laws. It took effect on June 27, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. W. Riley (Ches 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Amidon (Hills 9)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • January 20, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 31, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 14, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ7,P181
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 11, 1994: HEARING JAN11 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR:RES, REC & DEV
  • January 20, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN20 01:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 2, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB08 (VOTE 14-1;CC)
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4746>(NEW TITLE); HC16,P478-479
  • February 8, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ19,P557-558 + 587
  • February 10, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ5,P123
  • February 24, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR10 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • March 31, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR31 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • April 12, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR14
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ11,P278 + 295
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1848
  • April 21, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ12,P301
  • April 28, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/28/94 EFF: 06/27/94 CHAP.0039

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