HB 1154 (1998): establishing a committee to study the issue of updating New Hampshire laws related to fences.

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HB 1154 (1998)

establishing a committee to study the issue of updating New Hampshire laws related to fences.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 62

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 1998 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on February 12, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 16, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 30, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 12, 1998, making it Chapter 62 of the session laws. It took effect on July 11, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Marshall (Merr 4) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 1998, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 9, 1998, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, RM103,LOB

Votes

  • April 16, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO MUN & CNTY GOVT; HJ3,P97
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/05/97 DUE ON 02/20/98
  • January 21, 1998: HEARING JAN21 10:00 RM301,LOB FOR: M&CG
  • February 3, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP FOR FEB12 (VOTE 15-0;CC)
  • February 12, 1998: PASSED; HJ15,P729 + 769
  • February 12, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO INTERNAL AFFAIRS; SJ3,P92
  • April 9, 1998: HEARING APR09 3:00 RM103,LOB FOR: INT AFFS
  • April 13, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR16 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 16, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ11,P289 + 295
  • April 23, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ42,P1675
  • April 30, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ13,P309
  • May 12, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/12/98 EFF: 07/11/98 CHAP.0062

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