HB 401-FN-A (2005): making an appropriation to the Seacoast Shipyard Association.
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HB 401-FN-A (2005)
making an appropriation to the Seacoast Shipyard Association.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2005-2006
- House committee: Finance
- Senate committee: Finance
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 34
The Story
It was introduced on January 26, 2005 and referred to the House Finance committee. The committee held a work session on February 9, 2005. The committee held a public hearing on February 14, 2005. The committee voted 19–5 to recommend that the House pass it. On March 30, 2005 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 31, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Finance committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1110). The committee's amendment (1110) was adopted on a voice vote on April 21, 2005, changing the text of the bill. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2005 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 5, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 34 of the session laws. It took effect on May 10, 2005.
Sponsors
- Rep. James Splaine (D - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. MaryAnn Blanchard (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 16)
- Rep. Jacqueline Cali-Pitts (D - Rock 16)
- Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D - SD24)
- Sen. Margaret Hassan (D - SD23)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2005, 10:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Finance, RM212,LOB
- February 14, 2005, 10:30 AM: hearing, House Finance, RMs210-211,LOB
- April 12, 2005, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Finance, SH 103
Votes
- March 30, 2005, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
- May 4, 2005, House: Concur — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 26, 2005: Introduced and ref to Finance
- February 2, 2005: ==CANCELLED(Storm)==Hearing Feb 10 10:00 RMs210-211,LOB
- February 9, 2005: Fin Div I Subcommittee Work Session Feb 9 10:30 RM212,LOB
- February 14, 2005: Rescheduled Hearing Feb 14 10:30 RMs210-211,LOB
- March 23, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Mar 30 (vote 19-5;Reg)
- March 30, 2005: Passed VV
- March 31, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Finance
- April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 103, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
- April 13, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1110} [04/21/05]; SC16, Pg.9
- April 21, 2005: Committee Amendment(1110}, AA, VV
- April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1110}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
- April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
- May 4, 2005: House Conc with Sen Am, Rep Hager MA VV
- May 4, 2005: Enrolled
- May 5, 2005: Enrolled
- May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 5/10/2005* Chap: 0034
- May 10, 2005: *Multiple Effective Dates see Sec. 4