SB 553 (1994): repealing the law that changed Upper Beach Pond in the town of Wolfeboro to Alpine Lake and permitting a dam to be constructed on Province Lake in the town of Effingham.

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SB 553 (1994)

repealing the law that changed Upper Beach Pond in the town of Wolfeboro to Alpine Lake and permitting a dam to be constructed on Province Lake in the town of Effingham.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 27

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 with changes. On February 3, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0. The bill was enrolled on March 24, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On March 31, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on March 31, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 1994, making it Chapter 27 of the session laws. It took effect on April 22, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. MacDonald (SD3) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Beach (Carr 7)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 1994, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 31, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P9
  • January 12, 1994: HEARING JAN12 11:00 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
  • February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4645>(NEW TITLE); SC7,P29
  • February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P66 + 77
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ26,P756
  • February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/28/94
  • March 2, 1994: HEARING MAR02 09:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RES, REC & DEV
  • March 17, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR31 (VOTE 15-0)
  • March 24, 1994: 03/24/94 ENROLLED; SJ10,P271
  • March 31, 1994: PASSED VV; HJ45,P1484 + 1486
  • March 31, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ49,P1584
  • April 22, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/22/94 EFF: 04/22/94 CHAP.0027

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