HB 1688 (2006): prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered watercraft on Head's Pond in Hooksett.

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HB 1688 (2006)

prohibiting the use of gasoline-powered watercraft on Head's Pond in Hooksett.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2005-2006
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Environment and Wildlife
Subject: Environment - Conservation
Chapter law: 161

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 11, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Environment and Wildlife committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 21, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1634). The committee's amendment (1634) was adopted on a voice vote on April 13, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 4, 2006 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 15, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 23, 2006, making it Chapter 161 of the session laws. It took effect on May 23, 2006.

Hearings and Sessions

January 11, 2006, 1:15 PM: public hearing, RM305/LOB
February 21, 2006, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Environment and Wildlife, LOB 103

Votes

February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
April 13, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 4, 2006, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2006: Introduce and ref to Resoources, Recreation and Development
January 11, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 11 1:15 RM305/LOB
January 18, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 14-0; CC)
February 1, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Environment and Wildlife
February 21, 2006: Hearing; February 21, 2006, Room 103, lOB, 1:45 p.m.; SC7
April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1634} [04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.21
April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1634}, AA, VV
April 13, 2006: Ought to Pass with Amendment{1634}, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 13, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
May 4, 2006: House Concurred with Senate AM, Rep. Merrow, MA, VV
May 11, 2006: Enrolled
May 15, 2006: Enrolled
May 23, 2006: Signed by Governor, 5/23/06, Eff. date 5/23/06, Chapter 0161

Laws It Would Change

RSA 270