HB 639-FN-LOCAL (2003): relative to receiving legislative body approval through warrant articles before a municipality may continue a program initiated under a grant.

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HB 639-FN-LOCAL (2003)

relative to receiving legislative body approval through warrant articles before a municipality may continue a program initiated under a grant.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Internal Affairs
Subject: Municipalities
Chapter law: 109

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 4, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 10–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 25, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 15, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 29, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 6, 2003, making it Chapter 109 of the session laws. It took effect on August 5, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

March 4, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
May 7, 2003, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

May 15, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
March 4, 2003: Hearing Mar 4 10:00 RM301,LOB
March 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 25 (Vote 10-1;CC)
March 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0635}(New Title); HC26, p725
March 25, 2003: Passed with Am
April 10, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Internal Affairs
May 7, 2003: Hearing; May 7, 2003, Room 103, LOB, 10:15 a.m.; SC20
May 9, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/15/03]; SC22
May 15, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3drg
May 15, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
May 29, 2003: Enrolled
June 6, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/6/2003 Eff: 8/5/2003 Chap: 0109

Laws It Would Change

RSA 32