HB 1309 (2004): relative to noise pollution from shooting ranges.

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HB 1309 (2004)

relative to noise pollution from shooting ranges.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Judiciary
Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 83

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The committee held work sessions on February 10, 2004 and March 2, 2004. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 12–6. On March 11, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 235–110. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1076). The committee's amendment (1076) 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 22, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2004, making it Chapter 83 of the session laws. It took effect on May 7, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 14, 2004, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB
February 10, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
March 2, 2004, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Judiciary, RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
March 23, 2004, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, LOB 104

Votes

March 11, 2004, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY AMENDMENT {0646} — yeas 224, nays 121, passed
March 11, 2004, House: COMMITTEE MAJORITY REPORT: OTP/AM — yeas 235, nays 110, passed
April 15, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
April 22, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Judiciary
January 14, 2004: Hearing Jan 14 9:30 RM208,LOB
February 10, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Feb 10 1:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
March 2, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 2 1:00 RM208,LOB <Rep Mock>
March 3, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 11 (vote 12-6;Reg)
March 3, 2004: Min Report ITL
March 3, 2004: Prop Maj Am{0646}
March 11, 2004: Maj Am{0646}, AA RC(224-121); Rep J Wheeler Fl Am{0784}, AA VV; Passed with Am RC(235-110)
March 11, 2004:
March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Wildlife & Recreation
March 23, 2004: Hearing; March 23, 2004, Room 104, LOB, 1:15 p.m.; SC12
April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1076} [04/15/04]; SC15, Pg.11
April 15, 2004: Committee Amendment{1076}, AA, VV
April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1076}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 15, 2004: Passed by 3rdg Reading Resolution
April 22, 2004: House Concurred with Sen Amendment, Rep Mock MA VV
April 29, 2004: Enrolled
April 29, 2004: Enrolled
May 7, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 5/7/2004 Eff: 5/7/2004 Chap: 0083

Laws It Would Change

RSA 159-B