HB 1440-FN-A-LOCAL (2002): establishing a New Hampshire local government records management improvement program and fund.

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HB 1440-FN-A-LOCAL (2002)

establishing a New Hampshire local government records management improvement program and fund.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 145

The Story

It was introduced on January 24, 2002 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. On January 31, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules on deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 11–3. On February 21, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules for deadlines” on a voice vote. On February 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on March 5, 2002 and March 13, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 19–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 21, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 9, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 11, 2002 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 April 16, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3638) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 13, 2002, making it Chapter 145 of the session laws. It took effect on July 12, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • March 5, 2002, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • March 13, 2002, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • April 9, 2002, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • January 31, 2002, House: Susp Rules on deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 2002, House: Susp Rules for deadlines — voice vote, passed
  • February 21, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 11, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 24, 2002: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt; HJ14, p539
  • January 31, 2002: Reps Hess & Burling Susp Rules on deadlines, MA 2/3VV; HJ14, p579-580
  • January 31, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 1/31/2002 Report due EARLY on 1/24/2002 <f>
  • February 12, 2002: Hearing Feb 12 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • February 13, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Feb 21 (vote 11-3;Reg)
  • February 21, 2002: Reps Scanlan and Burling Susp Rules for deadlines, MA 2/3VV; HJ21, p826
  • February 21, 2002: Passed and ref to Finance VV; HJ21, p873
  • March 5, 2002: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 5 11:00 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • March 13, 2002: Fin Div II Subcom Work & Exec Sess Mar 13 1:30 RM212,LOB <Rep Weyler>
  • March 13, 2002: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 21 (vote 19-0;CC)
  • March 13, 2002: Prop Fin Comm Am{2886}(New Title); HC24, p930-931
  • March 21, 2002: Passed with Am; HJ28, p1102-1104 + 1137
  • March 21, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • April 9, 2002: Hearing; April 9, 2002, Room 105-A, SH, 3:30 p.m.; SC21
  • April 9, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/11/02]; SC24A
  • April 11, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • April 15, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/16/02]; SC25A
  • April 16, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA, VV
  • April 18, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3638}, Adopted
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled Am{3638}, Adopted; HJ40, p1466
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • May 2, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1478
  • May 13, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/13/2002 Eff: 7/12/2002 Chap: 0145

Laws It Would Change

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