HB 305-A (2000): relative to a lease-purchase agreement between Cheshire county and the state for construction of a new district courthouse to be located in the town of Jaffrey and increasing a capital appropriation to the department of safety.

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HB 305-A (2000)

relative to a lease-purchase agreement between Cheshire county and the state for construction of a new district courthouse to be located in the town of Jaffrey and increasing a capital appropriation to the department of safety.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Capital Budget
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 132

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 1999 and referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 18, 1999 the bill was referred to the Public Works and Highways committee. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 15–1. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2000. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2000 and February 2, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 23–1. On February 10, 2000 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 17, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Capital Budget committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 10, 2000. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 3755). On March 16, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 6, 2000 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2000 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 20, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The bill was enrolled on April 27, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2000, making it Chapter 132 of the session laws. It took effect on May 8, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1999, 1:15 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Em201,LOB
  • January 12, 2000, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 27, 2000, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM209,LOB
  • February 2, 2000, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM209,LOB
  • March 10, 2000, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget ( See Perm. Journal ), SH Roon103

Votes

  • January 5, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 10, 2000, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 6, 2000, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2000, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 1999: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ15, p187
  • January 28, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 01/28/1999 due Early f
  • February 2, 1999: Hearing Feb 02 1:15 Em201,LOB
  • March 12, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for Mar 18 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 18, 1999: Re-referred to Public Works committee; HJ29, p606
  • November 1, 1999: Prop Comm Am {2126}(New Title); HC93, p2265-2266
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 15-1; Reg)
  • January 5, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ5, p157
  • January 12, 2000: Fin Hearing Jan 12 2:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 27, 2000: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session Jan 27 1:30 RM209,LOB
  • January 31, 2000: ==CANCELLED==Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Session Jan 31 9:30 RM209,LOB
  • February 2, 2000: Resched Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Sess Feb 2 9:30 RM209,LOB
  • February 3, 2000: Fin Maj Report OTP for Feb 10 (vote 23-1;Reg)
  • February 10, 2000: Passed VV; HJ16, p420 + 426
  • February 17, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Capital Budget ( See Perm. Journal )
  • March 10, 2000: Hearing March 10, Roon103, SH, 1:30 p.m.; SC14, Pg.3
  • March 13, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass with Amendment{3755}, 3/16/00 [New Title]; SC17, Pg.10
  • March 16, 2000: Ought to Pass with Amendment{3755},[ New Title], AA, VV; Rule 24, Refer to Finance
  • April 6, 2000: Committee Report Ought to Pass; 4/6/2000, SC21
  • April 6, 2000: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 13, 2000: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Smith MA VV; HJ35, p1058
  • April 13, 2000: Enrolled Am{4175}, Adopted; HJ35, p1096
  • April 13, 2000: Enrolled Am{4175}, Adopted
  • April 20, 2000: 4/20/2000 Enrolled; HJ39, p1203
  • April 27, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 8, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 5/8/2000 Eff: 5/8/2000* Chap: 0132
  • May 8, 2000: *Multiple Effective Dates, see Chapter

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