SJR 1 (1997): recognizing the town of Brentwood as the county seat of Rockingham county.

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SJR 1 (1997)

recognizing the town of Brentwood as the county seat of Rockingham county.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 70

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 1997 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1997. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 23, 1997 the Senate voted to adopt it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 19, 1997 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 20, 1997. The committee met in executive session on March 26, 1997 to vote on its recommendation. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 1997 the House voted to adopt it. 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 70 of the session laws.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Barnes (SD17) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Weyler (Rock 18)
  • Rep. David Welch (Rock 18)
  • Rep. J. Flanders (Rock 18)
  • Rep. Battles (Rock 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1997, 2:45 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM104,LOB
  • March 20, 1997, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 26, 1997, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • January 23, 1997, Senate: Adopt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P15
  • January 14, 1997: HEARING JAN14 02:45 RM104,LOB FOR: PUB AFFS
  • January 21, 1997: COMM REPORT OTP FOR JAN 23
  • January 23, 1997: ADOPTED VV; SJ3, P40 & 44
  • February 19, 1997: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ29,P577
  • February 25, 1997: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 02/25/97 DUE ON 04/29/97
  • March 20, 1997: HEARING MAR20 11:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • March 26, 1997: EXEC SESS MAR26 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • April 16, 1997: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR APR23 (VOTE 19-0;CC)
  • April 23, 1997: ADOPTED; HJ54,P1625 +_ 1632
  • May 7, 1997: ENROLLED; HJ63,P1802
  • May 8, 1997: ENROLLED; SJ16,P291
  • May 19, 1997: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/19/97 EFF: CHAP.0070

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