HB 1609 (2000): establishing a commission to study issues of diversity, immigration, and English as a second language in New Hampshire.

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HB 1609 (2000)

establishing a commission to study issues of diversity, immigration, and English as a second language in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2000 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2000. The committee held a work session on March 15, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House kill it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 29, 2000. On March 29, 2000 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Garrish (Hills 37) (prime sponsor)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • March 15, 2000, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB (Rep O'Neil)

Votes

  • March 29, 2000, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2000: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ5, p105
  • January 5, 2000: Copy to Chairman on 12/22/1999
  • February 8, 2000: Hearing Feb 8 2:00 RM202,LOB
  • March 15, 2000: Subcom Work Session Mar 15 11:00 RM202,LOB (Rep O'Neil)
  • March 22, 2000: Maj Report ITL for Mar 29 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • March 29, 2000: Removed from Consent Cal, req Rep Garrish; HJ28, p868
  • March 29, 2000: ITL Report Adopted VV; HJ28, p926-927

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