HB 441 (1995): relative to the headway speed in tidal and non-tidal waters, clarifying the definition of a commercial boat and creating the position of chief harbor master.

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HB 441 (1995)

relative to the headway speed in tidal and non-tidal waters, clarifying the definition of a commercial boat and creating the position of chief harbor master.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 273

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1995 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 7, 1995. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 12–0, 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 Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 1995. The committee met in executive session on May 17, 1995 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 18, 1995 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 1995 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 23, 1995 the Senate adopted “Accede to Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 31, 1995 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On June 6, 1995 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On June 6, 1995 the House adopted “Conference Committee Report”. 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 19, 1995, making it Chapter 273 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1995.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Syracusa (Rock 33) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
  • Rep. Crossman (Rock 32)
  • Rep. J. McCarthy (Rock 24)
  • Rep. Vaughn (Rock 35)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 7, 1995, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
  • April 5, 1995, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB
  • May 17, 1995, 1:00 PM: executive session, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209
  • May 31, 1995, 9:00 AM: committee of conference, RM207,LOB

Votes

  • May 18, 1995, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 1995, House: Nonconcur and Request Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 23, 1995, Senate: Accede to Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • June 6, 1995, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ11,P155
  • January 13, 1995: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/17/95 DUE ON 03/08/95
  • February 7, 1995: HEARING FEB07 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
  • February 9, 1995: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB15 (VOTE 12-0;CC)
  • February 15, 1995: PASSED; HJ25,P537 + 559
  • February 21, 1995: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ6,P55
  • April 5, 1995: HEARING APR05 01:45 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G & REC
  • May 17, 1995: EXEC SESS MAY17 01:00 RM209 FOR: F&G/REC
  • May 17, 1995: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY18
  • May 17, 1995: PROP COMM AM<2253>(NEW TITLE); SC38,P48-50
  • May 18, 1995: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ21,P381-382 + 442
  • May 23, 1995: HOUSE NONC WITH SEN AM REQ CONF COMM, REP G KATSAKIORES MA VV; HJ71,P1948
  • May 23, 1995: <SPKR APPTS REPS: MALCOLM, E DODGE, KLEMM & BERUBE>
  • May 23, 1995: SEN ACCEDED TO REQ FOR CONF COMM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ22,P472-3
  • May 23, 1995: <PRES APPTS SENS: PIGNATELLI, ROBERGE & COHEN>
  • May 30, 1995: CONFEREE CHANGE: REP KLEMM REPLACES DESMARAIS; HJ74,P2008
  • May 31, 1995: CONF COMM MEETING MAY31 09:00 RM207,LOB
  • May 31, 1995: CONFEREE CHANGE: REP BERUBE REPLACES REP J KELLEY; HJ74,P2008
  • May 31, 1995: CONF COMM REPORT (SEN AM) FILED
  • June 6, 1995: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED VV; SJ24,P509
  • June 6, 1995: CONF COMM REPORT ADOPTED; HJ76,P2043
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; HJ81,P2088
  • June 6, 1995: ENROLLED; SJ24,P542
  • June 19, 1995: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/19/95 EFF: 07/01/95 CHAP.0273

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