SB 537 (1994): relative to bonds issued by certain chartered towns.

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SB 537 (1994)

relative to bonds issued by certain chartered towns.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 87

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 16, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 14, 1994 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 6, 1994, making it Chapter 87 of the session laws. It took effect on July 5, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Rep. K. Wheeler (Straf 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • March 16, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P8
  • January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 10:30 RM212,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB03
  • February 3, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ3,P66 + 77
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ26,P756
  • February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 16, 1994: HEARING MAR16 10:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • April 1, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR14 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
  • April 14, 1994: PASSED; HJ49,P1587 + 1598
  • April 26, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ13,P321
  • April 28, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ58,P1851
  • May 6, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/06/94 EFF: 07/05/94 CHAP.0087

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