HB 1398 (1994): establishing a committee to study the possibility of linking the New Hampshire port authority with the Pease International Trade Center by rail or pipeline.

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HB 1398 (1994)

establishing a committee to study the possibility of linking the New Hampshire port authority with the Pease International Trade Center by rail or pipeline.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 196

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 26, 1994. The committee held a work session on March 7, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, 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 Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 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 11, 1994 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1994, making it Chapter 196 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Gilmore (Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Cogswell (Carr 5)
  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33)
  • Rep. Malcolm (Rock 22)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 26, 1994, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business and Consumer Affairs, RM207,LOB
  • March 7, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, RM207,LOB :COMMERCE
  • April 5, 1994, 9:10 AM: hearing, Senate Economic Development, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • May 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ7,P192
  • January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
  • January 26, 1994: HEARING JAN26 01:45 RM207,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 22, 1994: //CANCELLED//SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR03 10:00 RM207,LOB FOR: C
  • March 7, 1994: RESCHEDULED SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR07 10:00 RM207,LOB :COMMERCE
  • March 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 16-0;CC)
  • March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5424>; HC32,P995
  • March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1289-1290 + 1349
  • March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ10,P259
  • April 5, 1994: HEARING APR05 09:10 RM104,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • May 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY03
  • May 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6157>; SC28,P10-11
  • May 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P338 + 365
  • May 3, 1994: SEN DELAHUNTY SUSP RULES FOR 3RD READING, MA 2/3VV; SJ14,P364
  • May 11, 1994: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP B PACKARD MA VV; HJ64,P2028
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2103
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P524
  • May 24, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/94 EFF: 07/23/94 CHAP.0196

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