HB 346 (1995): requiring the Merrimack county commissioners to be elected on a rotating basis.

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HB 346 (1995)

requiring the Merrimack county commissioners to be elected on a rotating basis.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Counties
  • Chapter law: 47

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 1995 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1995 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 13, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 1995 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 1995, making it Chapter 47 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Little (Merr 24) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. M. Whalley (Merr 5)
  • Rep. Kennedy (Merr 7)
  • Rep. Barberia (Merr 9)
  • Rep. Weeks (Merr 18)
  • Sen. Larsen (SD15)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 1995, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM211,LOB

Votes

  • April 13, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ11,P151
  • January 11, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/11/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • January 11, 1995: <NOTE TIME CHANGE> HEARING FEB01 11:00 RM211,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 8, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1995: PASSED; HJ25,P533 + 559
  • February 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ6,P55
  • March 2, 1995: HEAIRNG MAR16 10:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • April 12, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP APR13
  • April 13, 1995: PASSED VV; SJ13,P223 + 235
  • April 13, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ13,P238
  • April 25, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ59,P1630
  • May 3, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/03/95 EFF: 07/02/95 CHAP.0047

Laws It Would Change

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