HB 1228 (1994): recodifying RSA 289, relative to cemeteries, providing for the protection of old cemeteries, and relative to the fee for a copy of a burial record.

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HB 1228 (1994)

recodifying RSA 289, relative to cemeteries, providing for the protection of old cemeteries, and relative to the fee for a copy of a burial record.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Institutions, Health and Human Services
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 318

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 1994. The committee held work sessions on February 1, 1994, February 10, 1994 and March 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 3, 1994 the Senate adopted “Suspend Rules for 3rd reading”, on a motion by Sen. Delahunty. On May 5, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (6658) was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on a voice vote on May 26, 1994. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 26, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 8, 1994, making it Chapter 318 of the session laws. It took effect on August 7, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Williamson (Rock 3) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Kurk (Hills 5)
  • Rep. Ziegra (Belk 5)
  • Rep. Lovejoy (Rock 12)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • February 1, 1994, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • February 10, 1994, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, RM211,LOB :M&CG
  • March 2, 1994, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB
  • April 25, 1994, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services, RM102,LOB

Votes

  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ7,P184
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94 DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 27, 1994: HEARING JAN27 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: MUN & CNTY GOVT
  • February 1, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB01 02:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 1, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 01:00 RM212,LOB FOR: M
  • February 10, 1994: RESCHED SUBCOM WK SESS FEB10 01:00 RM211,LOB :M&CG
  • March 2, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR02 09:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5462>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P972-976
  • March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1305-1309 + 1349
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB INST/H&HS; SJ10,P258
  • April 25, 1994: HEARING APR25 09:20 RM102,LOB FOR: PUB INST/H&HS
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY03
  • May 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6266>; SC28,P26-27
  • May 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P357 + 365
  • May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
  • May 5, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WADSWORTH MA VV; HJ61,P1943
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM<6658>, AA VV; HJ70,P2133-2134
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED AM, AA VV; SJ20,P567-568
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ75,P2227
  • May 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ20,P600
  • June 8, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/08/94 EFF: 08/07/94 CHAP.0318

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