HB 473 (1997): relative to the use of watercraft and boats on the waters of Chocorua Lake in the town of Tamworth.

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HB 473 (1997)

relative to the use of watercraft and boats on the waters of Chocorua Lake in the town of Tamworth.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1997-1998
House committee: Transportation
Senate committee: Transportation
Subject: Environment - Conservation
Chapter law: 205

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 26, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 6, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On May 13, 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 205 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 1998.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
May 6, 1997, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, RM101,LOB

Votes

May 13, 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 TRANSPORTATION; HJ17,P256
February 6, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
February 11, 1997: HEARING FEB11 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR:TRANSPORTATION
February 18, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB26 (VOTE 12-1;CC)
February 26, 1997: PASSED; HJ29,P589 + 601
March 6, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; SJ7,P114
March 6, 1997: //CANCELLED//HEARING APR08 01:40 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
May 6, 1997: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAY06 02:15 RM101,LOB FOR: TRANS
May 8, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAY13 (VOTE 4-0)
May 8, 1997: PROP COMM AM<1298>; SC36,P18
May 13, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,P315-316 + 317
May 28, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP PACKARD MA VV; HJ70,P2007
June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ73,P2073
June 10, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ23(II),P592
June 18, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/18/97 EFF: 01/01/98 CHAP.0205

Laws It Would Change

RSA 270:83