HB 279 (2005): relative to the classification of Spofford Lake in Chesterfield, New Hampshire and exempting swimming rafts from regulation by the department of safety.

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HB 279 (2005)

relative to the classification of Spofford Lake in Chesterfield, New Hampshire and exempting swimming rafts from regulation by the department of safety.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
Subject: Environment - Conservation
Chapter law: 232

The Story

It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 24, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1741). On June 9, 2005 the Senate adopted “Commmittee Amendment” on a voice vote. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On June 9, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On June 15, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 29, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 11, 2005, making it Chapter 232 of the session laws. It took effect on January 1, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

February 8, 2005, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305,LOB
May 24, 2005, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102

Votes

June 9, 2005, Senate: Commmittee Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 9, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
June 15, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Res, Rec & Dev
February 8, 2005: Hearing Feb 8 9:30 RM305,LOB
February 22, 2005: Comm Report OTP/AM for Mar 9 (vote 15-0;CC)
February 22, 2005: Prop Comm Am{0234}
March 9, 2005: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3)
March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
May 24, 2005: Hearing; May 24, 2005, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m.; SC21
June 2, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1741}(New Title)[06/09/05]; SC23, Pg.39-40
June 9, 2005: Commmittee Amendment{1741}(New Title), AA, VV
June 9, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1741}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
June 9, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 15, 2005: House Concur with Sen Am, Rep Merrow MA VV
June 29, 2005: Enrolled; (See Permanent Journal)
June 29, 2005: Enrolled
July 11, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 7/11/2005 Eff: 1/1/2006 Chap: 0232

Laws It Would Change

RSA 270:11