HB 809 (1997): establishing a committee to study the feasibility of bringing the New England Patriots to New Hampshire.

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HB 809 (1997)

establishing a committee to study the feasibility of bringing the New England Patriots to New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Commerce
  • Senate committee: Economic Development
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 73

The Story

It was introduced on February 26, 1997 and referred to the House Commerce committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1997 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 27, 1997 and was referred to the Senate Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 24, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 21, 1997, making it Chapter 73 of the session laws. It took effect on July 20, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hurt (Belk 4) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Carson (Rock 29)
  • Rep. Hunt (Ches 10)
  • Rep. B. Moore (Rock 21)
  • Sen. Gordon (SD2)
  • Sen. Pignatelli (SD13)
  • Sen. Cohen (SD24)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 10, 1997, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Commerce, RM302,LOB
  • April 9, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Economic Development, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 24, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 26, 1997: INTRODUCED [APPROVED BY RULES] AND REF TO COMMERCE; HJ29,P600
  • February 26, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/28/97 DUE ON 03/12/97
  • March 10, 1997: HEARING MAR10 10:00 RM302,LOB FOR: COMMERCE
  • March 13, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAR18 (VOTE 14-2;CC)
  • March 18, 1997: PASSED; HJ40A,P1161 + HJ40C,P1253
  • March 27, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ECON DEV; SJ10,P184
  • April 9, 1997: HEARING APR09 02:45 RM103,LOB FOR: ECON DEV
  • April 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR APR24 (VOTE 7-0)
  • April 24, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ13,P249 + 273
  • May 14, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1804
  • May 15, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ18,P318
  • May 21, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/21/97 EFF: 07/20/97 CHAP.0073

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