HB 1235 (1996): establishing a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the bankruptcy of Public Service Company of New Hampshire and the subsequent actions that resulted from the takeover by Northeast Utilities.

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HB 1235 (1996)

establishing a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the bankruptcy of Public Service Company of New Hampshire and the subsequent actions that resulted from the takeover by Northeast Utilities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 1996. The committee held a work session on February 6, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 14–1. On February 21, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 03/05/1996”. On March 5, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. St. Hilaire (Coos 7) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • February 6, 1996, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • March 5, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ4,P128
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 18, 1996: HEARING JAN18 02:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 6, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB06 09:30 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR FEB21 (VOTE 14-1)
  • February 21, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO MAR05, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ30,P1115
  • March 5, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ34,P1223

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