HB 516-LOCAL (2004): relative to the standard of review for requests for excavating and dredging permits, relative to an appropriation for the expansion of the Port of Portsmouth, and relative to additional powers and duties of the Pease development authority.

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HB 516-LOCAL (2004)

relative to the standard of review for requests for excavating and dredging permits, relative to an appropriation for the expansion of the Port of Portsmouth, and relative to additional powers and duties of the Pease development authority.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Capital Budget
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 2

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2003. The committee held work sessions on February 6, 2003, February 12, 2003, February 13, 2003 and March 4, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a public hearing on November 19, 2003. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 14–2. On January 22, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Environment committee. On February 12, 2004 the Senate adopted “Vacate HB 516 From Environment to Capital Budget” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Johnson. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 0483). The committee's amendment (0483) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (0539), offered by Sen. Clegg, was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On February 19, 2004 the Senate adopted “Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.OT3rdg in Early Session and Final Passage” on a voice vote 22–0 and ordered it to a third reading. On February 19, 2004 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on February 19, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 5, 2004, making it Chapter 2 of the session laws. It took effect on March 5, 2004.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 12, 2003, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs305-307,LOB <Rep Camm>
  • February 13, 2003, 2:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RMs305,LOB <Rep Camm>
  • March 4, 2003, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB <Rep Camm>
  • November 19, 2003, 9:30 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
  • February 17, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Capital Budget, SH 103

Votes

  • January 22, 2004, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 12, 2004, Senate: Vacate HB 516 From Environment to Capital Budget — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.OT3rdg in Early Session and Final Passage — yeas 22, nays 0, passed
  • February 19, 2004, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
  • February 19, 2004, Senate: Ordering to third reading in the early session and passage of the bill Sen. Eaton/Sen. Clegg — yeas 22, nays 0, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
  • February 4, 2003: Hearing Feb 4 1:30 RM305,LOB
  • February 6, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 6 after session RM305,LOB <Rep Camm>
  • February 12, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 12 9:00 RMs305-307,LOB <Rep Camm>
  • February 13, 2003: Subcom Work Session Feb 13 2:00 RMs305,LOB <Rep Camm>
  • March 4, 2003: Subcom Work Session Mar 4 3:00 RM305,LOB <Rep Camm>
  • March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
  • November 19, 2003: Public Hearing on proposed amendment Nov 19 9:30 RM305,LOB
  • November 19, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 22, 2004 Session (vote 14-2;Reg)
  • November 19, 2003: Min Report ITL
  • November 19, 2003: Prop Maj Am{2508}(New Title)
  • January 9, 2004: Reps Spang & Soltani Prop Fl Am{0033}(-Same-New Title)
  • January 22, 2004: Comm Maj Am{2508}, AA VV; Rep Soltani Fl Am{0033}, AA VV; Passed with Am VV
  • January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Environment
  • February 12, 2004: Sen. Johnson Moved to Vacate HB 516 From Environment to Capital Budget, MA, VV
  • February 17, 2004: Hearing; February 17, 2004, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC7
  • February 17, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{0483}, (New Title), [02/19/04]; SC7A, Pg.2-3
  • February 19, 2004: Committee Amendment{0483},(New Title), AA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Sen. Clegg Floor Amendment{0539}, AA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{0483},(New Title),{0539}, MA, VV
  • February 19, 2004: Rules Suspension 2/3 nec.OT3rdg in Early Session and Final Passage, RC 22Y-0N,MA,VV
  • February 19, 2004: House Concurs with Sen Am, Rep Royce MA VV
  • February 19, 2004: Enrolled
  • February 19, 2004: Enrolled
  • March 5, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 3/5/2004 Eff: 3/5/2004 Chap: 0002

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 66-FN-A (2002): relative to appropriations to the port authority for dredging projects.
  • SB 334 (2004): relative to the dredging of Hampton-Seabrook harbor.

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