HB 1449-A (2002): establishing a pilot program to study and establish protected instream flows and water management plans on the Lamprey River and the Souhegan River.

HB 1449-A (2002)

establishing a pilot program to study and establish protected instream flows and water management plans on the Lamprey River and the Souhegan River.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2001-2002
• House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
• Senate committee: Environment
• Subject: Environment - Conservation
• Chapter law: 278

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2002 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development 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 committee held work sessions on February 19, 2002 and February 20, 2002. On February 21, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules for deadlines” on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on March 5, 2002. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–5. On March 21, 2002 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On March 21, 2002 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 4, 2002 the House adopted “Susp Rules to Reconsider” on a division vote 228–105. On April 4, 2002 the House adopted “Reconsider” on a voice vote. On April 4, 2002 the House rejected a motion to kill it on a voice vote. A floor amendment (3236), offered by Rep Spang et al, was adopted on a roll call 212–126 on April 4, 2002, changing the text of the bill. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2002 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 17, 2002. On April 18, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 25, 2002 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 2, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3749) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2002, making it Chapter 278 of the session laws. It took effect on May 18, 2002.

Sponsors

• Rep. Leon Calawa (R - Hills 17) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Richard Cooney (R - Rock 26)
• Rep. Whalley (Merr 5)
• Sen. Gary Francoeur (R - SD14)
• Sen. Carl Johnson (R - SD3)
• Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D - SD20)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 12, 2002, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305-307,LOB
• February 19, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
• February 20, 2002, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep Lawton>
• March 5, 2002, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep Bruno>
• April 17, 2002, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

• January 31, 2002, House: Susp Rules on deadlines — voice vote, passed
• February 21, 2002, House: Susp Rules for deadlines — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2002, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY AMENDMENT{2881} — yeas 153, nays 180, failed
• March 21, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
• March 21, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
• April 4, 2002, House: Susp Rules to Reconsider — yeas 228, nays 105, passed
• April 4, 2002, House: Reconsider — voice vote, passed
• April 4, 2002, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, failed
• April 4, 2002, House: REP SPANG ET AL: FLOOR AMENDMENT{3236} — yeas 212, nays 126, passed
• April 4, 2002, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
• April 18, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
• April 25, 2002, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

From the General Court

• Bill status page
• Docket
• HC 24