HB 606-FN (2001): relative to the Christa McAuliffe planetarium.

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HB 606-FN (2001)

relative to the Christa McAuliffe planetarium.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 136

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 12, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 22, 2001 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 18, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 24, 2001 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 June 5, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 29, 2001, making it Chapter 136 of the session laws. It took effect on July 1, 2001.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 6, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
  • March 12, 2001, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
  • April 18, 2001, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 104

Votes

  • May 24, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • June 5, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ18, p253
  • February 7, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/7/2001 due Early < f>
  • February 22, 2001: ==CANCELLED (Storm)==Rescheduled Hearing Mar 6 10:00 RM100,St House
  • March 12, 2001: Rescheduled Hearing Mar 12 10:00 RM100, St House
  • March 14, 2001: ==CANCELLED==Hearing Mar 14 1:30 RM100, St House
  • March 15, 2001: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 22 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • March 15, 2001: Prop Comm Am{0379}; HC24, p443
  • March 22, 2001: Passed with Am; HJ26, p507 + 550
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • April 18, 2001: Hearing; April 18, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC17
  • May 23, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [05/24/01]; SC26
  • May 24, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • June 1, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [06/05/01]; SC28
  • June 5, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • June 12, 2001: Enrolled
  • June 13, 2001: Enrolled; HJ61, p1760
  • June 29, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 6/29/2001 Eff: 7/1/2001 Chap: 0136
  • July 12, 2001: Study Committee Members Appointed by President: Senators O'Hearn, Fernald

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