HB 502 (2003): establishing a committee to study options for reducing the impact of exhaust emissions from diesel engines in New Hampshire.

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HB 502 (2003)

establishing a committee to study options for reducing the impact of exhaust emissions from diesel engines in New Hampshire.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Environment
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
  • Chapter law: 18

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 14–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 13, 2003 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 13, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1027). The committee's amendment (1027) was adopted on a voice vote on April 3, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 3, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 10, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 17, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 22, 2003, making it Chapter 18 of the session laws. It took effect on April 22, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2003, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, RM304,LOB
  • March 26, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

  • April 3, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 10, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Science, Tech & En
  • February 5, 2003: Hearing Feb 5 11:00 RM304,LOB
  • February 6, 2003: Maj Report OTP for Feb 13 (vote 14-0;CC)
  • February 13, 2003: Passed
  • March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
  • March 26, 2003: Hearing; March 26, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC15
  • March 28, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1027}, [04/03/03]; SC16, Pg.38
  • April 3, 2003: Committee Amendment{1027}, AA, VV
  • April 3, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1027}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 3, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • April 10, 2003: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Thomas MA VV
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 17, 2003: Enrolled
  • April 22, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 4/22/2003 Eff: 4/22/2003 Chap: 0018

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