HB 737-FN-LOCAL (1997): establishing a committee to study the New Hampshire retirement system relative to redefining earnable compensation.

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HB 737-FN-LOCAL (1997)

establishing a committee to study the New Hampshire retirement system relative to redefining earnable compensation.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Insurance
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 72

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 1997 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 1997. The committee held a work session on February 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Insurance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 2, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 10, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1997, making it Chapter 72 of the session laws. It took effect on May 21, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Kurk (Hills 5) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Merritt (Straf 8)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 18, 1997, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB RM202,LOB
  • February 27, 1997, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • April 2, 1997, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Insurance, RM101,LOB

Votes

  • April 10, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 23, 1997, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 29, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS & ADMIN; HJ17,P282
  • February 4, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/04/97 DUE ON 03/05/97
  • February 18, 1997: HEARING FEB18 01:15 RM202,LOB RM202,LOB FOR:EXEC DEPTS&ADMIN
  • February 27, 1997: SUBCOM WORK SESSION FEB27 09:30 RM202,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • March 4, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR12 (VOTE 18-0;CC)
  • March 4, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0578>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P752-753
  • March 12, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ38,P1010 + 1109
  • March 13, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INSURANCE; SJ8,P155
  • April 2, 1997: HEARING APR02 09:00 RM101,LOB FOR: INSUR
  • April 7, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR10 (VOTE 6-0)
  • April 7, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0974>; SC27,P3
  • April 10, 1997: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ12,P235 + 238
  • April 23, 1997: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP MERCER MA VV; HJ54,P1621
  • May 13, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ17,P316
  • May 14, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1804
  • May 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/97 EFF: 05/21/97 CHAP.0072

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