HB 703-FN (2003): permitting free day-use admission to the state park system for disabled veterans.

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HB 703-FN (2003)

permitting free day-use admission to the state park system for disabled veterans.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
Subject: Military & Veterans' Affairs
Chapter law: 153

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2003. The committee held a work session on February 20, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 15–0, 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 Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 8, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1223). The committee's amendment (1223) was adopted on a voice vote on April 17, 2003, changing the text of the bill. On April 17, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 17, 2003 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 22, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2003 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2003, making it Chapter 153 of the session laws. It took effect on August 16, 2003.

Hearings and Sessions

February 11, 2003, 11:30 AM: hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, RM306,LOB
April 8, 2003, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104

Votes

April 17, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 29, 2003, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to St-Fed Rel & Vets
January 29, 2003: Report due 3/6/2003 <f>
February 11, 2003: Hearing Feb 11 11:30 RM306,LOB
February 20, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 20 after session RM306,LOB <Rep Coughlin>
March 4, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 12 (Vote 15-0;CC)
March 4, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0407}; HC20, p471-472
March 12, 2003: Passed with Am; HJ23, p552 + 591
March 13, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Wildlife & Recreation
April 8, 2003: Hearing; April 8, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC15
April 11, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1223}, (New Title),[04/17/03]; SC18, Pg.5-6
April 17, 2003: Committee Amendment{1223}, (New Title), AA, VV
April 17, 2003: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1223}, (New Title), MA, VV
April 17, 2003: Refer to Finance [Rule 26]
May 15, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/22/03]; SC23
May 22, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
May 22, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 29, 2003: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Coughlin MA VV
June 5, 2003: Enrolled
June 5, 2003: Enrolled
June 17, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/17/2003 Eff: 8/16/2003 Chap: 0153

Laws It Would Change

RSA 216-A:3-g