SB 547-FN-A (1994): encouraging the state to acquire recreational property on Lake Winnipesaukee and Patenaude's Pond in Boscawen and establishing a committee to study the acquisition of both properties and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 547-FN-A (1994)

encouraging the state to acquire recreational property on Lake Winnipesaukee and Patenaude's Pond in Boscawen and establishing a committee to study the acquisition of both properties and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 205

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a division vote, then referred it on to the Senate Fin committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 22, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 1994. The committee held a work session on April 12, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 19, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 25, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 20–0. On May 11, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 12, 1994 the Senate 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 205 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Fraser (SD4) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3)
  • Sen. W. King (SD2)
  • Rep. Beach (Carr 7)
  • Rep. Ziegra (Belk 5)
  • Rep. Cogswell (Carr 5)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB
  • April 6, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • April 12, 1994, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • April 25, 1994, 1:45 PM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — division vote, passed
  • March 22, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 12, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ1,P8
  • January 20, 1994: HEARING JAN20 11:15 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4722>(NEW TITLE); SC7,P33-34
  • February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FIN DIV VV; SJ3,P71-72
  • March 17, 1994: 03/17/94 INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ45,P1464
  • March 21, 1994: FIN EXEC COMM REPORT OTP MAR22
  • March 22, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ9,P239 + 254
  • March 24, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 03/24/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • April 6, 1994: HEARING APR06 09:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • April 12, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION APR12 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • April 13, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR19 (VOTE 16-1;CC)
  • April 13, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5943>; HC48,P1547
  • April 19, 1994: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO APPROP; HJ53,P1709
  • April 25, 1994: APPROP HEARING APR25 01:45 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
  • May 5, 1994: MAJ APPROP REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY11 (VOTE 20-0)
  • May 5, 1994: PROP APPROP AM<6333>(NEW TITLE); HC60,P1925-1926
  • May 11, 1994: APPROP AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ64,P2032-2033 + 2064
  • May 12, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN COHEN MA VV; SJ17,P467
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P524
  • May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2103
  • May 24, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/94 EFF: 05/24/94 CHAP.0205

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