HB 1162-FN (1996): relative to making a supplemental appropriation for the veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the agriculture experiment station at the university of New Hampshire.

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HB 1162-FN (1996)

relative to making a supplemental appropriation for the veterinary diagnostic laboratory in the agriculture experiment station at the university of New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Wildlife and Marine Resources
  • Senate committee: Fish and Game/Recreation
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Wildlife and Marine Resources committee. The committee held public hearings on January 23, 1996 and January 30, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0. On February 13, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/15/1996”. On February 15, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 02/21/1996” on a voice vote. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. The House referred the bill to the Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 5, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0. On March 19, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 20, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Fish and Game/Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 1996. The committee voted 4–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 18, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 7, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 16, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Douglass (Straf 16) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 23, 1996, 9:20 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • January 30, 1996, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Wildlife and Marine Resources, RM307,LOB
  • March 5, 1996, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RM100,ST HOUSE
  • April 17, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Fish and Game/Recreation, RM209,LOB

Votes

  • February 15, 1996, House: Special Order to 02/21/1996 — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • March 19, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 16, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE; HJ4,P125
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/07/96
  • January 23, 1996: HEARING JAN23 09:20 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • January 30, 1996: HEARING ON PROP AM JAN30 09:30 RM307,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE
  • February 1, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB13 (VOTE 12-0)
  • February 1, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4320>(NEW TITLE); HC20,P577
  • February 13, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB15, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ25,P820
  • February 15, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO FEB21, REP A TORR MA VV; HJ27,P935
  • February 21, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; REPS A TORR & TROMBLY SUSP
  • February 21, 1996: RULES TO REF TO FINANCE, MA 2/3VV; HJ30,P1078
  • March 5, 1996: HEARING MAR05 10:30 RM100,ST HOUSE FOR: FINANCE
  • March 13, 1996: FIN MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR19 (VOTE 19-0)
  • March 13, 1996: PROP FIN COMM AM<5270>; HC39,P1395
  • March 19, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ42,P1527 + 1539
  • March 20, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO F&G & REC; SJ12,P220
  • April 17, 1996: HEARING APR17 11:00 RM209,LOB FOR: F&G <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
  • April 17, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP APR18 (VOTE 4-1)
  • April 18, 1996: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE; SJ20,P358
  • May 6, 1996: FIN COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAY07 (VOTE 7-0)
  • May 6, 1996: PROP FIN COMM AM<5898>; SC30,P5
  • May 7, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ22,P395 + 423
  • May 16, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DOUGLASS MA VV; HJ65,P2054
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2108
  • May 29, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ25,P535
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 07/01/96 CHAP.0162

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