SB 144 (1997): establishing a committee to study certain issues regarding Silver Lake in the towns of Belmont and Tilton.

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SB 144 (1997)

establishing a committee to study certain issues regarding Silver Lake in the towns of Belmont and Tilton.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 67

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 1997 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 1997. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On March 6, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on March 12, 1997 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 27, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to pass it with changes. On April 30, 1997 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 8, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 19, 1997, making it Chapter 67 of the session laws. It took effect on May 19, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Gordon (SD2) (prime sponsor)
  • Sen. Patenaude (SD7)
  • Rep. Bartlett (Belk 6)
  • Rep. Pilliod (Belk 3)
  • Rep. Thomas (Belk 3)
  • Rep. Salatiello (Belk 2)
  • Rep. Whittemore (Merr 13)

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 25, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, RM305,LOB *WILL BE CONTINUED TO MAR27
  • March 27, 1997, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • March 6, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 30, 1997, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO ENVIRONMENT; SJ2, P34
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB 5 09:OO RM 102, LOB FOR: ENVIRONMENT
  • February 27, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR MAR06 (VOTE: 7-0)
  • March 6, 1997: PASSED VV; SJ7,P115 + 122
  • March 12, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO RES, REC & DEV; HJ40A,P1132
  • March 13, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 03/13/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 20, 1997: *HEARING MAR25 11:00 RM305,LOB *WILL BE CONTINUED TO MAR27
  • March 27, 1997: HEARING MAR27 09:30 RM305,LOB FOR: RR&D
  • April 10, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR23 (VOTE 17-0;CC)
  • April 10, 1997: PROP COMM AM<0977>; HC51,P1580-1581
  • April 23, 1997: PASSED WITH AM; HJ54,P1627 + 1632
  • April 30, 1997: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN RUSSMAN MA VV; SJ14,P274
  • May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ60,P1713
  • May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P290
  • May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: 05/19/97 CHAP.0067

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