HB 281-FN (2003): exempting automatic irrigation system installers from licensure by the electrician's board.

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HB 281-FN (2003)

exempting automatic irrigation system installers from licensure by the electrician's board.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
Subject: Occupational Regulation
Chapter law: 194

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2003. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 16–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 23, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1396). On May 8, 2003 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate failed “Recommit” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. On May 15, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Laid On Table” on a voice vote. On May 29, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Prescott Remove From Table” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (1871), offered by Sen. Prescott, was adopted on a voice vote on May 29, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On May 29, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 5, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 30, 2003, making it Chapter 194 of the session laws. It took effect on June 30, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

February 5, 2003, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100, St House
March 3, 2003, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM100,St House
April 23, 2003, 2:15 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 102

Votes

May 8, 2003, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2003, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
May 15, 2003, Senate: Recommit — voice vote, failed
May 15, 2003, Senate: Sen. Prescott Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
May 29, 2003, Senate: Sen. Prescott Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
May 29, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 5, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin
January 21, 2003: Copy to Chairman on 1/21/2003 due Early <f>
February 5, 2003: Hearing Feb 5 1:00 RM100, St House
February 7, 2003: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Subcom Work Session Feb 18 9:30 RM100, St House <Rep P LaFlamme>
March 3, 2003: Rescheduled Subcom Work Session Mar 3 9:30 RM100,St House
March 5, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 16-3;CC)
March 5, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0400}(New Title); HC20, p462
March 12, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ23, p545 + 590
March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
April 23, 2003: Hearing; April 23, 2003, Room 102, LOB, 2:15 p.m.; SC19
April 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass With Amendment{1396}, (New Title), [05/08/03]; SC21, Pg.10-11
May 8, 2003: Committee Amendment{1396}, (New Title)
May 8, 2003: Sen. Prescott Moved Recommit
May 8, 2003: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
May 15, 2003: Sen. Prescott Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
May 15, 2003: Sen. Prescott Moved Recommit, MF, VV
May 15, 2003: Sen. Prescott Laid On Table, MA, VV
May 29, 2003: Sen. Prescott Remove From Table, MA, VV
May 29, 2003: Committee Amendment{1396}, (New Title), MF, VV
May 29, 2003: Sen. Prescott Floor Amendment{1871}, AA, VV
May 29, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1871}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 30, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
June 5, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep O'Neil MA VV
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff: 6/30/2003 Chap: 0194

Laws It Would Change

RSA 319-C:3