SB 579-FN (1994): relative to group II death benefits under the New Hampshire retirement system.
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SB 579-FN (1994)
relative to group II death benefits under the New Hampshire retirement system.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Insurance
- Subject: Retirement
- Chapter law: 169
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 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 Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on March 9, 1994. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–1. On April 14, 1994 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Appropriations committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 20, 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 28, 1994 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 12, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 1994, making it Chapter 169 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 1994.
Sponsors
- Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
- Sen. J. King (SD18)
- Rep. McGovern (Rock 35)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 1994, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB
- March 9, 1994, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
- March 15, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM210,LOB
- April 20, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Appropriations, RM100,ST HOUSE
Votes
- February 3, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 14, 1994, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ1,P10
- January 13, 1994: HEARING JAN13 01:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSURANCE
- February 2, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FEB03
- February 2, 1994: PROP COMM AM<4686>; SC7,P28-29
- February 3, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ3,P65 + 77
- February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ26,P756
- February 16, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
- March 9, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR09 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
- March 15, 1994: HEARING MAR15 10:00 RM210,LOB FOR: ED&A
- April 7, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR14 (VOTE 11-1)
- April 14, 1994: PASSED AND REF TO APPROP VV; HJ49,P1593
- April 20, 1994: APPROP HEARING APR20 10:00 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: APPROP
- April 25, 1994: APPROP MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR28 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- April 28, 1994: PASSED; HJ58,P1851 + 1859
- May 11, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2088
- May 12, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ17,P460
- May 23, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/23/94 EFF: 05/23/94 CHAP.0169