HB 53 (2005): repealing a 1901 law relating to the apportionment of library funds in the town of Haverhill.

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HB 53 (2005)

repealing a 1901 law relating to the apportionment of library funds in the town of Haverhill.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 15

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2005. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it unanimously, 18–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 9, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 21, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on May 4, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 10, 2005, making it Chapter 15 of the session laws. It took effect on May 10, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2005, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB
  • April 12, 2005, 8:15 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SH 105-A

Votes

  • April 21, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • January 18, 2005: Hearing Jan 18 11:00 RM301,LOB
  • February 1, 2005: Maj Report OTP for Feb 9 (vote 18-0;CC)
  • February 9, 2005: Passed
  • March 24, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Education
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing; April 12, 2005, Room 105-A, SH, 8:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 12, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/21/05]; SC16
  • April 21, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 21, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 28, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 4, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 10, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/10/2005 Eff: 5/10/2005 Chap: 0015

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