SB 398-FN (2002): authorizing an increase in admission fees for the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point state park in Rye, New Hampshire.

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SB 398-FN (2002)

authorizing an increase in admission fees for the Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point state park in Rye, New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2001-2002
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 71

The Story

It was introduced on January 2, 2002 and referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2002. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On January 24, 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 February 14, 2002 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On February 14, 2002 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 14, 2002 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 13, 2002. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 14–1. On April 4, 2002 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 4, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (3405) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on April 25, 2002 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 1, 2002, making it Chapter 71 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2002.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2002, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 101
  • March 13, 2002, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB

Votes

  • January 24, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Laid on the table Sen. Hollingworth/Sen. Cohen — yeas 5, nays 19, failed
  • February 14, 2002, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 4, 2002, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 2, 2002: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
  • January 22, 2002: Hearing; January 22, 2002, Room 101, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC4
  • January 23, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [01/24/02]; SC6A
  • January 24, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; Refer to Finance [Rule 24]
  • February 12, 2002: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [02/14/02]; SC11A
  • February 14, 2002: Sen. Prescott Moved Laid On Table, RC 5y - 19n, MF
  • February 14, 2002: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg, MA,. VV
  • February 14, 2002: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec and Dev; HJ21, p824
  • February 20, 2002: Copy to Chairman on 2/20/2002 Report due EARLY <w>
  • March 13, 2002: Hearing Mar 13 11:00 RM305,LOB
  • March 27, 2002: Maj Report OTP for Apr 4 (vote 14-1;Reg)
  • April 4, 2002: Passed VV; HJ32, p1271 + 1283
  • April 4, 2002: Enrolled Am{3405}, Am Adopted; HJ34, p1298
  • April 16, 2002: Enrolled Bill Amendment {3405}, Adopted
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled
  • April 25, 2002: Enrolled; HJ40, p1464
  • May 1, 2002: Signed by the Governor on 5/1/2002 Eff- 6/30/2002* Chap- 0071
  • May 1, 2002: * Multiple Eff dates - Sec. 2 eff 7/1/2003

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