SB 533 (1996): relative to economic development and retention rates.

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SB 533 (1996)

relative to economic development and retention rates.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Energy and Utilities
  • Chapter law: 186

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On March 6, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 13, 1996 and was referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1996. The committee held work sessions on April 4, 1996 and April 8, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 12–3. On April 17, 1996 the House adopted “Special Order to 04/18/1996”. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 7, 1996 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1996, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws. It took effect on June 3, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Shaheen (SD21) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)
  • Sen. J. King (SD18)
  • Rep. Trombly (Merr 4)
  • Rep. A. Merrill (Straf 8)
  • Rep. J. Bradley (Carr 8)
  • Rep. Below (Graf 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 25, 1996, 2:30 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
  • April 2, 1996, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • April 4, 1996, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 1996, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ1,P4
  • January 4, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING FEB15 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • January 25, 1996: RESCHEDULED HEARING JAN25 02:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 5, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM MAR06 (VOTE 5-0)
  • March 5, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5220>; SC12,P17
  • March 6, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ10,P130 + 156
  • March 13, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO SCIENCE, TECH & EN; HJ40,P1425
  • March 13, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/96 DUE ON 04/11/96
  • April 2, 1996: HEARING APR02 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 4, 1996: FULL COMM WORK SESSION APR04 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 8, 1996: FULL COMM MEETING APR08 10:00 RM304,LOB FOR: SCIENCE
  • April 11, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR17 (VOTE 12-3)
  • April 11, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5677>(NEW TITLE); HC50,P1649-1651
  • April 17, 1996: SPECIAL ORDER TO APR18, WITHOUT OBJECTION; HJ54,P1809
  • April 18, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ56,P1877-1878 + 1900
  • May 7, 1996: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RODESCHIN MA VV; SJ22,P393
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ24,P483
  • May 16, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ69,P2107
  • June 3, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/96 EFF: 06/03/96 CHAP.0186

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