HB 1284-FN-A (1998): directing the liquor commission to study and investigate the location of a new liquor store and possible welcome center and New Hampshire products store in the city of Keene.

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HB 1284-FN-A (1998)

directing the liquor commission to study and investigate the location of a new liquor store and possible welcome center and New Hampshire products store in the city of Keene.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1997-1998
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 320

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1998 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 1998. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–5, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 18, 1998 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 1998 and was referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1998. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On April 9, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 6–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. On June 10, 1998 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 18, 1998 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 1998, making it Chapter 320 of the session laws. It took effect on June 26, 1998.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Avery (Ches 8) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 18)
  • Rep. Lynch (Ches 19)
  • Sen. Blaisdell (SD10)
  • Sen. Barnes (SD17)
  • Sen. Danais (SD20)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 1998, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RM201,LOB
  • March 24, 1998, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, RM103,ST HOUSE

Votes

  • April 9, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 10, 1998, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC WORKS; HJ3,P102
  • January 7, 1998: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/10/97 DUE ON 02/11/98
  • January 14, 1998: HEARING JAN14 10:30 RM201,LOB FOR: PUBLIC WORKS
  • February 11, 1998: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB18 (VOTE 15-5;CC)
  • February 11, 1998: PROP COMM AM<0587>(NEW TITLE); HC13,P611
  • February 18, 1998: PASSED WITH AM; HJ18,P947 + 1010
  • February 19, 1998: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WAYS & MEANS; SJ4,P103
  • March 24, 1998: HEARING MAR24 3:00 RM103,ST HOUSE FOR: W&M
  • April 6, 1998: COMM REPORT OTP APR09 (VOTE 4-0)
  • April 9, 1998: PASSED AND REF TO FINANCE VV; SJ10,P262
  • June 9, 1998: FIN COMM REPORT OTP JUN10 (VOTE 6-0)
  • June 10, 1998: PASSED VV; SJ19,P553 + 604
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; HJ64,P2271
  • June 18, 1998: ENROLLED; SJ20,P690
  • June 26, 1998: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 06/26/98 EFF: 06/26/98 CHAP.0320

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