HB 1421 (1996): requiring a determination of community benefits by the director of charitable trusts prior to certain mergers of nonprofit entities.

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HB 1421 (1996)

requiring a determination of community benefits by the director of charitable trusts prior to certain mergers of nonprofit entities.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 1996. The committee held work sessions on February 5, 1996, February 15, 1996, February 20, 1996 and February 22, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it by a vote of 11–4. On March 6, 1996 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 1996, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 5, 1996, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 20, 1996, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB
  • February 22, 1996, 12:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce, Small Business, Consumer Affairs and Economic Development, RM302,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ4,P134
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 17, 1996: HEARING JAN17 01:15 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 5, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB05 02:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 7, 1996: (SUBCOM CHR: REP GAGE)
  • February 15, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB15 <AFTER SESSION> RM302,LOB :COMMERCE
  • February 20, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB20 10:30 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • February 22, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESS FEB22 NOON RM302,LOB FOR:COMMERCE
  • February 22, 1996: MAJ REPORT ITL FOR MAR05 (VOTE 11-4)
  • March 5, 1996: MOVED TO MAR06 CAL WITHOUT OBJECTION
  • March 6, 1996: ITL REPORT ADOPTED VV; HJ37,P1299

Laws It Would Change

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