HB 745-LOCAL (1999): authorizing the town of Ashland to call a special meeting for the purpose of raising money to address a general fund deficit, and relative to the excess education property tax payment for certain municipalities.

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HB 745-LOCAL (1999)

authorizing the town of Ashland to call a special meeting for the purpose of raising money to address a general fund deficit, and relative to the excess education property tax payment for certain municipalities.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 1999-2000
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Subject: Taxes - Local
Chapter law: 162

The Story

It was introduced on May 25, 1999 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 9, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0. On June 9, 1999 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On June 17, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Susp. Rules for referral” on a voice vote. On June 17, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1649), offered by Sen. Hollingworth, was adopted on a voice vote on June 17, 1999, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1564), offered by Sen. Gordon, was adopted on a voice vote on June 17, 1999, changing the text of the bill. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Hollingworth - Motion of Reconsideration” on a voice vote. On June 22, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 22, 1999 the Senate adopted “Sen. Gordon Served Motion of Reconsideartion” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1726), offered by Sen. Hollingworth, was adopted on a voice vote on June 22, 1999, changing the text of the bill. On June 22, 1999 the Senate again adopted “Sen. Hollingworth - Motion of Reconsideration” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1757), offered by Sen. Hollingworth, was adopted on a voice vote on June 22, 1999, changing the text of the bill. On June 22, 1999 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 1999 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 1999, making it Chapter 162 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 1999.

Hearings and Sessions

June 9, 1999, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, Rm301,LOB

Votes

June 9, 1999, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
June 17, 1999, Senate: Sen. Gordon Susp. Rules for referral — voice vote, passed
June 17, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
June 22, 1999, Senate: Sen. Hollingworth - Motion of Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
June 22, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
June 22, 1999, Senate: Sen. Gordon Served Motion of Reconsideartion — voice vote, passed
June 22, 1999, Senate: Sen. Hollingworth - Motion of Reconsideration — voice vote, passed
June 22, 1999, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

May 25, 1999: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ58, p1582
May 26, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/26/1999 due on
June 9, 1999: Hearing June 9 10:00 Rm301,LOB
June 9, 1999: Maj Report OTP for June 9 (vote 16-0;Reg)
June 9, 1999: Rep Chandler Susp Rules for Report, MA 2/3VV; Passed VV; HJ62, p1663 + 1668
June 17, 1999: Seb.Gordon Susp. Rules for Introduction, (2rds Necessary), MA, VV
June 17, 1999: Sen. Gordon Susp. Rules for referral, MA, VV, (2/3rds Neccessary)
June 17, 1999: Sen. Gordon Moved Ought to Pass, MA,VV
June 17, 1999: Sen. Hollingworth Floor Amendment, {1649}, (New Title), AA, VV
June 17, 1999: Sen. Gordon Floor Amendment, {1564}, AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 22, 1999: Sen. Hollingworth - Motion of Reconsideration, MA, VV
June 22, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 22, 1999: Sen. Gordon Served Motion of Reconsideartion, MA, VV
June 22, 1999: Sen. Hollingworth Floor Amendment, {1726} (New Title), AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 22, 1999: Sen. Hollingworth - Motion of Reconsideration, MA, VV
June 22, 1999: Sen. Hollingworth Floor Amendment, {1757} (New Title), AA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
June 22, 1999: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep. Hess MA VV; HJ73, p1931
June 29, 1999: Enrolled; HJ75, p1991
June 29, 1999: Enrolled
June 30, 1999: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/1999 Eff: 6/30/1999 Chap. 0162

Laws It Would Change

RSA 198:46