HB 368 (1997): establishing the honorary position of artist laureate of the state of New Hampshire.
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HB 368 (1997)
establishing the honorary position of artist laureate of the state of New Hampshire.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 86
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–2. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 7, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 3, 1997, making it Chapter 86 of the session laws. It took effect on August 2, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Wallin (Merr 15) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- April 21, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB
Votes
- March 18, 1997, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- April 30, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P252
- January 27, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
- February 4, 1997: HEARING FEB04 01:15 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- March 12, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR18 (VOTE 16-2)
- March 12, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0597>; HC36,P888
- March 18, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ40C,P1227 + 1254
- March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ10,P181
- April 4, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR10 01:40 RM104,LOB FOR: EXEC DEPTS+AD
- April 21, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING APR21 09:30 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
- April 25, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR30 (VOTE 6-0)
- April 25, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1134>; SC33,P3-4
- April 30, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ14,P275 + 280
- May 7, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MERCER MA VV; HJ60,P1713
- May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ66,P1952
- May 22, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ20,P410
- June 3, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/03/97 EFF: 08/02/97 CHAP.0086