HB 487 (1999): relative to the adoption of bonds or notes in certain school districts and municipalities.

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HB 487 (1999)

relative to the adoption of bonds or notes in certain school districts and municipalities.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Education
Senate committee: Education
Subject: Municipalities
Chapter law: 134

The Story

It was introduced on January 28, 1999 and referred to the House Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–2. On April 29, 1999 the House adopted “Special Order to May 13 (next sess day)” on a voice vote. On May 13, 1999 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 176–171. It crossed to the Senate on May 27, 1999 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 16, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote 14–8 and ordered it to a third reading. The governor signed it on June 18, 1999, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws. It took effect on August 17, 1999. The bill was enrolled on June 21, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor.

Hearings and Sessions

March 24, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Education, Rm207,LOB
June 9, 1999, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105A

Votes

April 29, 1999, House: Special Order to May 13 (next sess day) — voice vote, passed
May 13, 1999, House: COMMITTEE AMENDMENT[0589] — yeas 230, nays 115, passed
May 13, 1999, House: COMMITTEE REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 176, nays 171, passed
May 13, 1999, House: REP BERGIN: RECONSIDERATION — yeas 154, nays 168, failed
June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 8, passed
June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to PassRoberge/Francoeur — yeas 14, nays 8, passed

The Docket

January 28, 1999: Introduced and ref to Education; HJ18, p271
February 4, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/4/1999 due on
March 24, 1999: Hearing Mar 24 10:00 Rm207,LOB
April 20, 1999: Maj Report OTP/AM for Apr 29 (vote 17-2;Reg)
April 20, 1999: Prop Comm Am{0589}; HC43, p1023
April 29, 1999: Special Order to May 13 (next sess day), Rep O'Hearn MA VV; HJ47, p1120
May 13, 1999: Comm Am, AA RC(230-115); Passed with Am RC(176-171); HJ51, p1308-1313 + 1372
May 13, 1999: <Notice of reconsideration, Rep Young>
May 13, 1999: Rep Bergin moved to reconsider, ML RC(154-168); HJ51, p1369-1371
May 27, 1999: Introduction and referring to Education
June 9, 1999: Hearing, 6/9/99, Room 105A, SH, 9:15 a.m
June 15, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 6/17/99
June 16, 1999: 6/16/1999 Enrolled; HJ67, p1785
June 17, 1999: Ought to Pass, RC 14Y-8N, MA, OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 18, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/18/1999 Eff: 8/17/1999 Chap.0134
June 21, 1999: Enrolled

Laws It Would Change

RSA 33:8