SB 136 (2003): relative to liability for hazardous materials accidents.

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SB 136 (2003)

relative to liability for hazardous materials accidents.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Environment and Agriculture
Senate committee: Environment
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 209

The Story

It was introduced on January 30, 2003 and referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 19, 2003. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On April 10, 2003 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on April 10, 2003 and was referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2003. The committee held a work session on April 29, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0. On May 29, 2003 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On June 5, 2003 the Senate adopted “Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment” 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 209 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

March 19, 2003, 10:45 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104
April 22, 2003, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB
April 29, 2003, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, RM303,LOB

Votes

April 10, 2003, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
May 29, 2003, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 5, 2003, Senate: Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 30, 2003: Introduced and Ref. to Environment
March 5, 2003: Hearing; === CANCELLED === March 5, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC9
March 19, 2003: Hearing; March 19, 2003, Room 104, LOB, 10:45 a.m.; SC11
April 4, 2003: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/10/03]; SC17
April 10, 2003: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3drg
April 10, 2003: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
April 10, 2003: Introduced and ref to Env & Agric
April 22, 2003: Hearing Apr 22 10:00 RM303,LOB
April 29, 2003: Subcom work session Apr 29 10:00 RM303,LOB
May 13, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for May 29 (Vote 12-0;Reg)
May 13, 2003: Prop Comm Am{1503}
May 29, 2003: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
June 5, 2003: Sen. Johnson Concur with House Amendment, MA, VV
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
June 24, 2003: Enrolled
June 30, 2003: Signed by the Governor on 6/30/2003 Eff- 1/1/2004 Chap- 0209

Laws It Would Change

RSA 154:8-a