HB 1491 (2006): AN ACT extending certain deadlines relative to the Great Bay Estuary Commission and the Estuary Alliance for Sewage Treatment and establishing a commission to study the publicly owned treatment plant needs of New Hampshire and state laboratory water tests and fees.

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HB 1491 (2006)

AN ACT extending certain deadlines relative to the Great Bay Estuary Commission and the Estuary Alliance for Sewage Treatment and establishing a commission to study the publicly owned treatment plant needs of New Hampshire and state laboratory water tests and fees.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Energy and Economic Development
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 309

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held public hearings on January 19, 2006 and January 31, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1154h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 7, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Energy and Economic Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 4, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1636). On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 20, 2006 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1636) was rejected on a voice vote on April 20, 2006. A floor amendment (1959), offered by Sen. Hassan, was adopted on a voice vote on April 20, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 20, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 11, 2006 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 11, 2006 the Senate adopted “Sen. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 16, 2006 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 24, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 24, 2006 the House adopted “Conf Comm Rprt” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 24, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2388) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 19, 2006, making it Chapter 309 of the session laws. It took effect on June 19, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 19, 2006, 2:30 PM: public hearing, RM305/LOB
  • January 31, 2006, 2:30 PM: public hearing, RM305/LOB
  • April 4, 2006, 3:00 PM: hearing, Senate Energy and Economic Development, LOB 102
  • May 16, 2006, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM305/LOB

Votes

  • March 7, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • April 20, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 11, 2006, Senate: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • May 24, 2006, House: Conf Comm Rprt — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref Resources, Recreation & Development
  • January 19, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 19 2:30 RM305/LOB
  • January 31, 2006: Continued Public Hearing Jan 31 2:30 RM305/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP/AM {1154h} for March 7 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • March 7, 2006: Passed with AM {1154h}, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Energy and Economic Development
  • April 4, 2006: Hearing; April 4, 2006, Room 102, LOB, 3:00 p.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1636}(New Title) [04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.19
  • April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1636}(New Title)[Not Voted On]
  • April 13, 2006: Sen. Burling Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Hassan Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Committee Amendment{1636}(New Title), AF, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Sen. Hassan Floor Amendment{1959}(New Title), AA, VV
  • April 20, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1959}(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 20, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 11, 2006: House NON-Concurs with Senate AM, Requests Comm of Conf, Rep. Currier, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: Speaker Appts, Reps. Currier, Mary Ellen Martin, Keans and Spang
  • May 11, 2006: Sen. Odell Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV
  • May 11, 2006: President Appoints; Senators Green, Bragdon, Hassan
  • May 16, 2006: Committee of Conference Meeting, May 16 1:00, RM305/LOB
  • May 22, 2006: Conference Committee Report; Senate Amendment + New Amendment (2309}, Filed
  • May 24, 2006: Conference Committee Report(2309}; Senate Amendment + New Amendment ,Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Conf Comm Rprt Adopted, VV
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2388}(New Title), Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled Bill Amendment{2388}(New Title); Adopted
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • May 24, 2006: Enrolled
  • June 19, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 6/19/06, Eff 6/19/06; Chapter 0309

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