HB 457-FN (1997): requiring all state agencies, departments, and commissions in all 3 branches of government to have a presence on the New Hampshire automated information system by January 1, 1998, and designating the state library as the official clearingh
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HB 457-FN (1997)
requiring all state agencies, departments, and commissions in all 3 branches of government to have a presence on the New Hampshire automated information system by January 1, 1998, and designating the state library as the official clearingh
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1997-1998
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Internal Affairs
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 202
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 13, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 17, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 21–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 2, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 13, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 20, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 28, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 10, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 18, 1997, making it Chapter 202 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1997.
Sponsors
- Rep. Holley (Hills 28) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Lamach (Merr 3)
- Rep. Drabinowicz (Hills 36)
- Rep. Hunt (Ches 10)
- Rep. Hansen (Hills 2)
- Sen. Larsen (SD15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 13, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
- March 17, 1997, 11:15 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
- May 13, 1997, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB
Votes
- May 20, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 28, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P255
- January 28, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 01/28/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
- February 13, 1997: HEARING FEB13 02:45 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
- February 27, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- February 27, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0507>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P694
- March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM AND REF TO FINANCE; HJ38,P1007-1008
- March 17, 1997: SUBCOM WORK & EXEC SESS MAR17 11:15 RM212,LOB FOR: FIN DIV I
- March 26, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR02 (VOTE 21-1;CC)
- April 2, 1997: PASSED; HJ47,P1429 + 1451 (SEE PERM JRNL ALSO)
- April 10, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ12,P240
- May 13, 1997: HEARING MAY13 03:00 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS <NOTE TIME CHANGE>
- May 15, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY20 (VOTE 5-0)
- May 15, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1434>(NEW TITLE); SC38,P23-24
- May 20, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ19,P361-362 + 386
- May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP DYER MA VV; HJ70,P2006
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P593
- June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2098
- June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 08/17/97 CHAP.0202