HB 240 (1995): declaring English as the primary language of the state.

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HB 240 (1995)

declaring English as the primary language of the state.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1995. The committee held a work session on February 1, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1995 the House voted to kill it.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Wasson (Straf 10) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Weyler (Rock 18)
  • Rep. Raynowska (Rock 26)
  • Rep. Noyes (Rock 26)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1995, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB
  • February 1, 1995, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM207,LOB

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ11,P147
  • January 5, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/10/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 25, 1995: HEARING JAN25 10:30 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • February 1, 1995: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB01 01:00 RM207,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 7, 1995: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR15 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • March 15, 1995: ITL REPORT ADOPTED; HJ39,P1103

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 105 (1991): making English the official language of the state of New Hampshire.

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