HJR 3 (2001): encouraging the preservation of the system of locks on the Merrimack River.

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HJR 3 (2001)

encouraging the preservation of the system of locks on the Merrimack River.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Environment - Administration
  • Chapter law: 19

The Story

It was introduced on January 25, 2001 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 20, 2001. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 8, 2001 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 29, 2001 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 11, 2001. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 19, 2001 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 26, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1055) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 9, 2001 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 15, 2001, making it Chapter 19 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 20, 2001, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • April 11, 2001, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 19, 2001, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 25, 2001: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev; HJ18, p249
  • February 5, 2001: Copy to Chairman on 2/6/2001
  • February 20, 2001: Hearing Feb 20 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • February 22, 2001: Maj Report OTP for Mar 8 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 8, 2001: Adopted; HJ23, p372 + 391
  • March 29, 2001: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • April 11, 2001: Hearing; April 11, 2001, Room 104, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC16
  • April 17, 2001: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, 04/19/01; SC19
  • April 19, 2001: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 26, 2001: Enrolled Am{1055}, Adopted; HJ45, p1318
  • May 1, 2001: Enrolled Bill Amendment {1055}, Adopted
  • May 3, 2001: Enrolled; HJ47, p1417
  • May 9, 2001: Enrolled
  • May 15, 2001: Signed by the Governor on 5/15/2001 Chap: 0019

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