HB 1131 (2004): establishing a committee to study exotic aquatic weeds and species.

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HB 1131 (2004)

establishing a committee to study exotic aquatic weeds and species.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Environment
Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
Chapter law: 115

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The committee held a work session on February 4, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 12–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 11, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 24, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1093). The committee's amendment (1093) was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 6, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 17, 2004, making it Chapter 115 of the session laws. It took effect on May 17, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2004, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
February 4, 2004, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep Bruno>
March 24, 2004, 10:40 AM: hearing, Senate Environment, LOB 104

Votes

April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 29, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
January 13, 2004: Hearing Jan 13 1:30 RM305,LOB
February 4, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 4 9:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Bruno>
March 3, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 12-0;CC)
March 3, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0458}(New Title)
March 11, 2004: Passed with Am
March 11, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
March 24, 2004: Hearing; March 24, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 10:40 a.m.; SC12
April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1093} [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.7
April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1093}, AA, VV
April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1093}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 15, 2004: Passed by 3rdg Reading Resolution
April 29, 2004: House Concurred with Senate Am, Rep Royce MA VV
May 6, 2004: Enrolled
May 6, 2004: Enrolled
May 17, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/17/2004 Eff: 5/17/2004 Chap: 0115

Laws It Would Change

RSA 487