SB 44 (1997): establishing a committee to study the building of a state-owned liquor store in the city of Keene.

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SB 44 (1997)

establishing a committee to study the building of a state-owned liquor store in the city of Keene.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Local and Regulated Revenues
  • Senate committee: Capital Budget
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 164

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the Senate Capital Budget 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 February 13, 1997 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Local and Regulated Revenues committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 1997. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 1997 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 1997 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 9, 1997, making it Chapter 164 of the session laws. It took effect on August 8, 1997.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, RM 103, SH
  • March 26, 1997, 11:30 AM: hearing, House Local and Regulated Revenues, RM206,LOB

Votes

  • February 13, 1997, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO CAPITAL BUDGET; SJ1,P15
  • February 5, 1997: HEARING FEB 5 02:45 RM 103, SH FOR: CAPITAL BUDGET
  • February 10, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR FEB13 (VOTE: 7-0)
  • February 13, 1997: PASSED/ADOPTED VV; SJ5, P68 & 79
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO LOC & REG REV; HJ29,P578
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 26, 1997: HEARING MAR26 11:30 RM206,LOB FOR: LOC & REG REV
  • April 30, 1997: DEADLINE CHANGED TO 05/15/97, AM TO HOUSE RULES ADOPTED VV
  • May 7, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR MAY14 (VOTE 14-0;CC)
  • May 14, 1997: PASSED; HJ63,P1810 + 1820
  • May 20, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ70,P2002
  • May 29, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ22,P493
  • June 9, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/09/97 EFF: 08/08/97 CHAP.0164

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