HB 457 (2007): allowing local governing bodies to restrict lawn watering during declared droughts.

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HB 457 (2007)

allowing local governing bodies to restrict lawn watering during declared droughts.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2007-2008
House committee: Municipal and County Government
Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
Subject: Municipalities
Chapter law: 218

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2007 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 22, 2007. The committee met in executive session on March 8, 2007 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (0684h) was adopted on April 4, 2007, changing the text of the bill. On April 4, 2007 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 187–131. It crossed to the Senate on April 12, 2007 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2007. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 31, 2007 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. D'Allesandro. On June 7, 2007 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Hassan. On June 7, 2007 the Senate voted to pass it on a roll call 17–7 and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 14, 2007 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 26, 2007, making it Chapter 218 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 22, 2007, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
March 8, 2007, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
May 8, 2007, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, LOB 101

Votes

April 4, 2007, House: MAJORITY COMM REPORT: OTPA — yeas 187, nays 131, passed
May 31, 2007, Senate: Laid On Table — voice vote, passed
June 7, 2007, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
June 7, 2007, Senate: Ought to Pass Sen. Clegg/Sen. Barnes — yeas 17, nays 7, passed

The Docket

January 4, 2007: Introduced and ref to Municipal and County Government
February 22, 2007: Public Hearing: 2/22/2007 1:00 PM LOB 301
March 8, 2007: Executive Session: 3/8/2007 10:00 AM LOB 301
March 20, 2007: Majority Comm Rpt: Ought to Pass with Amendment {0684h}NT for March 27 (vote 9-5; RC)
March 20, 2007: Minority Comm Rpt: Inexpedient to Legislate
March 20, 2007: Proposed Majority Committee Amendment: #0684h (New Title)
March 28, 2007: Special Order to April 4, Regular Place on Calendar: Without Objection
April 4, 2007: Amendment {0684h} Adopted (New Title) DIV 244-63
April 4, 2007: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0684h (New Title): MA RC 187-131
April 12, 2007: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
May 8, 2007: Hearing; May 8, 2007, Room 101, LOB, 9:00 a.m.; SC19
May 29, 2007: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/31/07]; SC22-A
May 31, 2007: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
May 31, 2007: Sen. D'Allesandro Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
June 7, 2007: Sen. Hassan Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
June 7, 2007: Ought to Pass RC 17Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg
June 7, 2007: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
June 13, 2007: Enrolled
June 14, 2007: Enrolled
June 26, 2007: Signed by the Governor on 06/25/07; Eff. Date 08/24/07; Chapter 0218

Laws It Would Change

RSA 41