SB 178-FN-A (2000): relative to appropriations to the port authority for dredging projects.

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SB 178-FN-A (2000)

relative to appropriations to the port authority for dredging projects.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Public Works and Highways
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 15

The Story

It was introduced on February 11, 1999 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 1999. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 1, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 13, 1999 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on May 13, 1999 and was referred to the House Public Works and Highways committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 1, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On June 16, 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 unanimously, 16–0. 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 13, 2000. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 24–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 2000 the House voted to pass it. On February 17, 2000 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on February 17, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on February 18, 2000, making it Chapter 15 of the session laws. It took effect on February 18, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 18, 1999, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
  • June 1, 1999, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, Rm201,LOB
  • January 13, 2000, 10:45 AM: hearing, House Public Works and Highways, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 31, 2000, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Works and Highways, RM212,LOB

Votes

  • April 1, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass W/Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 13, 1999, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • January 5, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 17, 2000, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 11, 1999: Introduction and referring to Envirnment
  • March 18, 1999: Hearing, 3/18/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • March 18, 1999: Hearing, 3/18/99, Room 104, LOB, 1:30 p.m
  • April 1, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass W/Amendment, 4/1/99
  • April 1, 1999: Committee Amendment {0538}, SC 17A, P7
  • April 1, 1999: Ought to Pass W/Amendment {0538} (New Title), AA, VV, Refer to Finance (Rule 24)
  • May 12, 1999: Committee Report, Ought to Pass, 5/13/99
  • May 13, 1999: Ought to Pass, MA, VV, OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • May 13, 1999: Introduced and ref to Public Works; HJ54, p1418
  • May 18, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 5/18/1999 due on E f
  • June 1, 1999: Hearing June 1 10:30 Rm201,LOB
  • June 15, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for June 16 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • June 16, 1999: Re-Referred to Public Works committee; HJ67, p1779
  • November 1, 1999: Prop Comm Am {2191}; HC93, p2309
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (vote 16-0; Reg)
  • January 5, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am and ref to Finance VV; HJ5, p158-159
  • January 13, 2000: Fin Hearing Jan 13 10:45 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 31, 2000: Fin Div I Subcom Work & Exec Session Jan 31 10:00 RM212,LOB
  • February 3, 2000: Fin Maj Report OTP for Feb 10 (vote 24-1;CC)
  • February 10, 2000: Passed; HJ16, p403 + 426
  • February 17, 2000: Sen. Cohen, Concur with House Amendment{2191}, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2000: Enrolled Bill
  • February 17, 2000: Enrolled; HJ18, p508
  • February 18, 2000: Signed by the Governor on 2/18/2000 Eff: 2/18/2000 Chap: 0015

Related Bills

  • SB 66-FN-A (2002): relative to appropriations to the port authority for dredging projects.
  • SB 334 (2004): relative to the dredging of Hampton-Seabrook harbor.
  • HB 624-FN-A (2003): relative to appropriations to and revenues from the division of ports and harbors.
  • SB 39-FN-A (2013): relative to funding of capital projects of the division of ports and harbors, Pease development authority.
  • HB 1259-FN (2000): establishing a coordinated and comprehensive effort by state agencies for economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy to encourage smart growth, and relative to a certain project in Seabrook, New Hampshire.

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