HB 168-FN-A (1995): establishing the Squam Lakes Public Access Trust Program.

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HB 168-FN-A (1995)

establishing the Squam Lakes Public Access Trust Program.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 281

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 1995 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 1995. The committee held work sessions on January 18, 1995, January 25, 1995, February 7, 1995, February 9, 1995, February 16, 1995 and March 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0. On March 9, 1995 the House adopted “Suspend Rules to ref to 2nd comm”, on a motion by Rep. A Torr & Buckley. On March 9, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 17, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 21–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 4, 1995 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 6, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 26, 1995. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 2, 1995 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 4, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 1995 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2883) was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. An enrolled bill amendment () was adopted on June 6, 1995. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 21, 1995, making it Chapter 281 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Laflam (Belk 2) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 1995, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • January 18, 1995, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • January 25, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • February 7, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • February 9, 1995, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • February 16, 1995, 11:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 1, 1995, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM301,LOB
  • March 17, 1995, 9:00 AM: hearing, RM105A,ST HOUSE
  • April 26, 1995, 2:20 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • March 9, 1995, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 2, 1995, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 4, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 1995, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ9,P121
  • January 4, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/03/95 DUE ON 03/01/95
  • January 11, 1995: HEARING JAN11 01:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • January 18, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN18 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • January 25, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN25 01:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 7, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB07 01:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 9, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB09 08:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • February 16, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB16 11:30 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION MAR01 09:00 RM301,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • March 1, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR09 (VOTE 14-0)
  • March 1, 1995: PROP COMM AM<1567>(NEW TITLE); HC29,P662-664
  • March 9, 1995: REPS A TORR & BUCKLEY SUSP RULES TO REF TO 2ND COMM, MA 2/3VV; HJ35,P943
  • March 9, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE VV; HJ35,P1013- 1015
  • March 17, 1995: FIN HEARING MAR17 09:00 RM105A,ST HOUSE
  • March 29, 1995: MAJ FIN REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR04 (VOTE 21-0;CC)
  • March 29, 1995: PROP FIN COMM AM<1876>; HC43,P1315
  • April 4, 1995: PASSED WITH AM; HJ47,P1408-1409 + 1436
  • April 6, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ12,P217
  • April 26, 1995: HEARING APR26 02:20 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • May 1, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP MAY02
  • May 2, 1995: LAID ON THE TABLE, SEN PIGNATELLI MA VV; SJ17,P283
  • May 4, 1995: TAKEN FROM THE TABLE, SEN JOHNSON MA VV; SEN JOHNSON FL AM<2491>, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ18,P318 + 327
  • May 23, 1995: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DICKINSON MA VV; HJ71,P1947
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM<2883>, AM ADOPTED; HJ81,P2089
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED AM, AM ADOPTED; SJ24,P532
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2095
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P544
  • June 21, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/21/95 EFF: 06/21/95* CHAP.0281

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