SB 189 (2005): authorizing the use of interest rate swap agreements and other similar agreements by the cities of Manchester and Nashua.

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SB 189 (2005)

authorizing the use of interest rate swap agreements and other similar agreements by the cities of Manchester and Nashua.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Municipal and County Government
  • Senate committee: Ways and Means
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 91

The Story

It was introduced on January 27, 2005 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 9, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2005 the Senate rejected a motion to lay it on the table. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. On March 17, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. It crossed to the House on March 23, 2005 and was referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 12, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 11, 2005 the House voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on June 1, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 7, 2005, making it Chapter 91 of the session laws. It took effect on August 6, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 9, 2005, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 103
  • April 12, 2005, 2:30 PM: hearing, House Municipal and County Government, RM301,LOB

Votes

  • March 17, 2005, Senate: Lay on the table Sen. Foster/Sen. D'Allesandro — yeas 8, nays 16, failed
  • March 17, 2005, Senate: Ought to pass Sen. Gatsas/Sen. Barnes — yeas 17, nays 7, passed

The Docket

  • January 27, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Ways and Means
  • March 9, 2005: Hearing; March 9, 2005, Room 103, SH, 2:00 p.m.; SC8
  • March 9, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass, [03/17/05]; SC11
  • March 17, 2005: Sen. Barnes Moved Laid On Table RC 8Y-16N, MF
  • March 17, 2005: Ought to Pass RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
  • March 17, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 23, 2005: Introduced and ref to Mun & Cnty Govt
  • April 12, 2005: Hearing Apr 12 2:30 RM301,LOB
  • May 5, 2005: Comm Report OTP for May 11 (vote 12-0;CC)
  • May 10, 2005: ==CANCELLED==Mun Gov Subcommittee Work Session May 10 10:00 RM301,LOB
  • May 11, 2005: Passed
  • May 26, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 1, 2005: Enrolled
  • June 7, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 06/07/05; Eff.08/06/05; Chapter 0091

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