HB 778-LOCAL (2003): relative to the city of Manchester school district.

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HB 778-LOCAL (2003)

relative to the city of Manchester school district.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Municipalities
  • Chapter law: 130

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–3. On March 26, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 3, 2003 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2003. 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. 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 12, 2003, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 2003.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 3, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 16, 2003, 9:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

  • March 26, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 22, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 30, 2003: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • March 3, 2003: Hearing Mar 3 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • March 20, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 26 (Vote 11-3;Reg)
  • March 20, 2003: Prop Comm Am{0752}; HC26, p754-755
  • March 26, 2003: Comm Am{0752}, AL VV; Rep Patten Fl Am{0969}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV; HJ30, p969-970 + 1000
  • April 3, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Public Affairs
  • April 16, 2003: Hearing; April 16, 2003, Room 105-A, SH, 9:30 a.m.; SC18
  • May 16, 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: Enrolled
  • June 5, 2003: Enrolled
  • June 12, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/12/2003 Eff: 6/12/2003 Chap: 0130

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